Armadillo
Also known as: Gravel , Brattle Spruce , Rock Bottom , Tuatara
Armadillo holds a rich position in the gray range and reads as quiet and sophisticated. You'll see it used for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a gray keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.96:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Armadillo color codes
- HEX
- #484A46
- RGB
- rgb(72, 74, 70)
- RGBA
- rgba(72, 74, 70, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(90, 3%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(90, 5%, 29%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(3%, 0%, 5%, 71%)
- LAB
- lab(31.2 -1.5 2.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.6% 0.007 128.7)
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 green 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: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 11.4
- RAL 7022: Umbra grey #4B4D46 · ΔE 1.9 · 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 Armadillo 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Armadillo
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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 Armadillo 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 8.96:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.34:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Armadillo background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Armadillo
Armadillo with its complement
Soft neighbors of Armadillo
Armadillo triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Vulcanised #424443 · ΔE 2.7
- Onyx #464544 · ΔE 3.3
- Urban Chic #424C4A · ΔE 4.1
- Dark Space #414A4C · ΔE 4.6
- Black Olive #3B3C36 · ΔE 4.8
- Tamahagane #3B3F40 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Armadillo is closest to Magnet .
FAQ
Armadillo FAQs
What color is Armadillo?
Armadillo is a dark gray with the hex code #484A46. In HSL terms it has a hue of 90°, 3% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Armadillo?
The hex code for Armadillo is #484A46. In RGB it's rgb(72, 74, 70), and in CMYK it's cmyk(3%, 0%, 5%, 71%).
What colors go well with Armadillo?
Armadillo pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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