Alley Cat
Also known as: Blue Sari, Magic, Wind Cave, Ashen Whisper
A muted gray with a quiet and sophisticated character, Alley Cat works beautifully for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.55:1.
Alley Cat color codes
- HEX
- #656874
- RGB
- rgb(101, 104, 116)
- RGBA
- rgba(101, 104, 116, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(228, 7%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(228, 13%, 45%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(13%, 10%, 0%, 55%)
- LAB
- lab(44.1 0.8 -7.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.9% 0.019 274.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 6.4
- RAL 7031 — Blue grey#5D6970 · ΔE 6.1 · 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 Alley Cat works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Alley Cat
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Alley Cat 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 5.55:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.79:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Alley Cat background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Alley Cat
Alley Cat with its complement
Soft neighbors of Alley Cat
Alley Cat triad
Similar colors
- Venus Mist#5F606E · ΔE 3.3
- Smoky#605D6B · ΔE 5.1
- Cloak Grey#605E63 · ΔE 5.3
- Excalibur#676168 · ΔE 5.3
- Grey Web#616669 · ΔE 5.6
- Batman#656E72 · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Alley Cat is closest to Archaeology.
Alley Cat FAQs
What color is Alley Cat?
Alley Cat is a medium gray with the hex code #656874. In HSL terms it has a hue of 228°, 7% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Alley Cat?
The hex code for Alley Cat is #656874. In RGB it's rgb(101, 104, 116), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 10%, 0%, 55%).
What colors go well with Alley Cat?
Alley Cat pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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