Alpine Air
Also known as: Sigh of Relief, Forever Green, Blue Fescue, Dreamcatcher
With its neutral undertone, Alpine Air (#A9B4A9) comes across as neutral and understated. Designers reach for it in editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 9.79:1 on black clears AA.
Alpine Air color codes
- HEX
- #A9B4A9
- RGB
- rgb(169, 180, 169)
- RGBA
- rgba(169, 180, 169, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(120, 7%, 68%)
- HSV
- hsv(120, 6%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(72.2 -5.5 4.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.8% 0.020 145.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 7038 — Agate grey#B4B8B0 · ΔE 3.8 · 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 Alpine Air 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: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- 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 Alpine Air
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Alpine Air 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 2.15:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.79:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Alpine Air background: #000000
Palettes featuring Alpine Air
Alpine Air with its complement
Soft neighbors of Alpine Air
Alpine Air triad
Similar colors
- Irish Moor#B5C0B3 · ΔE 3.3
- Pigeon#A9AFAA · ΔE 3.9
- Moorland#A6AB9B · ΔE 3.9
- Gargoyle#ABB39E · ΔE 4.1
- Magnetic#B2B5AF · ΔE 4.6
- Salvia#A8B59E · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Alpine Air is closest to Foggy Plum.
Alpine Air FAQs
What color is Alpine Air?
Alpine Air is a medium gray with the hex code #A9B4A9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 120°, 7% saturation, and 68% lightness.
What is the hex code for Alpine Air?
The hex code for Alpine Air is #A9B4A9. In RGB it's rgb(169, 180, 169), and in CMYK it's cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 29%).
What colors go well with Alpine Air?
Alpine Air pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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