Argento
Also known as: Ground Fog, Cool Slate, Winter Haze, Gravel Drive
As a soft take on orange, Argento carries friendly and enthusiastic energy that suits autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.86:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Argento color codes
- HEX
- #CECAC3
- RGB
- rgb(206, 202, 195)
- RGBA
- rgba(206, 202, 195, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(38, 10%, 79%)
- HSV
- hsv(38, 5%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(81.5 0.5 4.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.0% 0.011 81.8)
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: lightgray#D3D3D3 · ΔE 4.2
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Argento 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- 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 Argento
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Argento 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 1.63:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.86:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Argento background: #000000
Palettes featuring Argento
Argento with its complement
Soft neighbors of Argento
Argento triad
Similar colors
- Quill Grey#CBC9C0 · ΔE 1.7
- Greybeard#D4D0C5 · ΔE 2.3
- Concrete#D2D1CD · ΔE 2.4
- Brume#C6C6C2 · ΔE 2.5
- Silverplate#C2C0BA · ΔE 2.8
- Dim#C8C2BE · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Argento is closest to Steam Bath.
Argento FAQs
What color is Argento?
Argento is a light orange with the hex code #CECAC3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 38°, 10% saturation, and 79% lightness.
What is the hex code for Argento?
The hex code for Argento is #CECAC3. In RGB it's rgb(206, 202, 195), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 19%).
What colors go well with Argento?
Argento pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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