Anchovy
Also known as: Abandoned Playground , Vintage Boots , Newsprint , Homebush
Anchovy is what happens when gray turns medium and muted. The effect is quiet and sophisticated, made for minimal interfaces and architecture. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Anchovy maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.95:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Anchovy color codes
- HEX
- #756F6B
- RGB
- rgb(117, 111, 107)
- RGBA
- rgba(117, 111, 107, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 4%, 44%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 9%, 46%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 54%)
- LAB
- lab(47.3 1.8 3.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.6% 0.010 56.2)
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 orange 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 4.5
- RAL 7006: Beige grey #756F61 · ΔE 5.3 · 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 Anchovy works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Anchovy
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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 Anchovy 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 4.95:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.24:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Anchovy background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Anchovy
Anchovy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Anchovy
Anchovy triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bank Vault #757374 · ΔE 3.5
- Gotham #807872 · ΔE 3.9
- Lucky Grey #777777 · ΔE 4.5
- Granite #746A5E · ΔE 4.5
- Shadows #6B6D6A · ΔE 4.7
- Mule #827B77 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Anchovy is closest to Batman .
FAQ
Anchovy FAQs
What color is Anchovy?
Anchovy is a medium gray with the hex code #756F6B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 4% saturation, and 44% lightness.
What is the hex code for Anchovy?
The hex code for Anchovy is #756F6B. In RGB it's rgb(117, 111, 107), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 54%).
What colors go well with Anchovy?
Anchovy pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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