Alaska
Also known as: Turkish Tower , Silver Creek , Subtle Shadow , Lady Nicole
Part of the yellow family, Alaska pairs a pale base with a bright and alert presence. It belongs in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Alaska plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 14.93:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Alaska
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.41:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.93:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Alaska background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Alaska
Alaska with its complement
Soft neighbors of Alaska
Alaska triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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