Armour
Also known as: Dwarf Spruce, Echo Park, Juniper Ash, Limerick
Quietly neutral and understated, Armour is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep in editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. For contrast, pair it with a gray from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.40:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Armour color codes
- HEX
- #74857F
- RGB
- rgb(116, 133, 127)
- RGBA
- rgba(116, 133, 127, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(159, 7%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(159, 13%, 52%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(13%, 0%, 5%, 48%)
- LAB
- lab(54.0 -7.4 1.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.1% 0.022 172.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 9.0
- RAL 7033 — Cement grey#818979 · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Armour works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Armour
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Armour 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 3.89:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.40:1
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Best text color on a Armour background: #000000
Palettes featuring Armour
Armour with its complement
Soft neighbors of Armour
Armour triad
Similar colors
- Camo Clay#747F71 · ΔE 4.7
- Blue Blood#6B7F81 · ΔE 4.7
- Thundercloud#698589 · ΔE 5.6
- Ecological#677F70 · ΔE 5.8
- Aloe Vera#678779 · ΔE 6.2
- Arctic#648589 · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Armour is closest to Chain Mail.
Armour FAQs
What color is Armour?
Armour is a medium gray with the hex code #74857F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 159°, 7% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Armour?
The hex code for Armour is #74857F. In RGB it's rgb(116, 133, 127), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 0%, 5%, 48%).
What colors go well with Armour?
Armour pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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