Alley Cat
Also known as: Blue Sari , Magic , Wind Cave , Ashen Whisper
Alley Cat is a medium, muted gray that reads as quiet and sophisticated. It earns its place in 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.
Reference
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)
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 cool
subtle blue 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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Alley Cat
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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 Alley Cat 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 5.55:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.79:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Alley Cat background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Alley Cat
Alley Cat with its complement
Soft neighbors of Alley Cat
Alley Cat triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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