Alaska

Also known as: Turkish Tower, Silver Creek, Subtle Shadow, Lady Nicole

Quietly cheerful and optimistic, Alaska is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep in highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. Alaska plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 14.93:1 on black clears AA.

Alaska color codes

HEX
#DADAD1
RGB
rgb(218, 218, 209)
RGBA
rgba(218, 218, 209, 1)
HSL
hsl(60, 11%, 84%)
HSV
hsv(60, 4%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 15%)
LAB
lab(86.9 -1.2 4.4)
OKLCH
oklch(88.6% 0.012 106.6)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: gainsboro#DCDCDC · ΔE 4.6
  • RAL 9002 — Grey white#DDDED4 · ΔE 1.1 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Alaska works

  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
  • Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
  • Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.

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Tints, shades, and tones of Alaska

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Alaska by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 1.41:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 14.93:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Alaska background: #000000

Palettes featuring Alaska

Alaska with its complement

Soft neighbors of Alaska

Alaska triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Alaska is closest to Steam Bath.

Alaska FAQs

What color is Alaska?

Alaska is a light yellow with the hex code #DADAD1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 11% saturation, and 84% lightness.

What is the hex code for Alaska?

The hex code for Alaska is #DADAD1. In RGB it's rgb(218, 218, 209), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 15%).

What colors go well with Alaska?

Alaska pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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