Armadillo
Also known as: Gravel, Brattle Spruce, Rock Bottom, Tuatara
With its neutral undertone, Armadillo (#484A46) comes across as neutral and understated. Designers reach for it in editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Armadillo
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 8.96:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.34:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Armadillo background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Armadillo
Armadillo with its complement
Soft neighbors of Armadillo
Armadillo triad
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.
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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