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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Alaska
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
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
- Kefir#D5D5CE · ΔE 1.5
- Fog#D6D7D2 · ΔE 2.0
- Luna#D4D8CE · ΔE 2.1
- Light Grey#D8DCD6 · ΔE 2.1
- Athena#DCD7CC · ΔE 2.5
- Cocoon#DEDBCC · ΔE 2.6
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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