Anchovy
Also known as: Abandoned Playground, Vintage Boots, Newsprint, Homebush
As a medium take on gray, Anchovy carries neutral and understated energy that suits neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Anchovy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.95:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.24:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Anchovy background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Anchovy
Anchovy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Anchovy
Anchovy triad
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.
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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