Archaeology
Also known as: Secret Passageway, Catch of the Day, Dusty Mountain, Flint
Part of the gray family, Archaeology pairs a medium base with a quiet and sophisticated presence — ideal for minimal interfaces and architecture. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 5.40:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Archaeology color codes
- HEX
- #6E6A5E
- RGB
- rgb(110, 106, 94)
- RGBA
- rgba(110, 106, 94, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 8%, 40%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 15%, 43%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 57%)
- LAB
- lab(44.9 -0.1 7.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.4% 0.019 91.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 6.3
- RAL 7039 — Quartz grey#6B695F · ΔE 1.4 · 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 Archaeology 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 Archaeology
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Archaeology 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 5.40:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.89:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Archaeology background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Archaeology
Archaeology with its complement
Soft neighbors of Archaeology
Archaeology triad
Similar colors
- Granite#746A5E · ΔE 3.5
- Armoury#6A6B65 · ΔE 3.6
- Organic#747261 · ΔE 3.9
- Mangrove#757461 · ΔE 5.1
- Shadows#6B6D6A · ΔE 5.2
- Anchovy#756F6B · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Archaeology is closest to Alley Cat.
Archaeology FAQs
What color is Archaeology?
Archaeology is a medium gray with the hex code #6E6A5E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 8% saturation, and 40% lightness.
What is the hex code for Archaeology?
The hex code for Archaeology is #6E6A5E. In RGB it's rgb(110, 106, 94), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 57%).
What colors go well with Archaeology?
Archaeology pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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