Armour
Also known as: Dwarf Spruce , Echo Park , Juniper Ash , Limerick
On screen, Armour registers as quiet and sophisticated: a medium gray at home in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. 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.
Reference
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)
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 cool
subtle cyan 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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Armour
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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 Armour 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 3.89:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.40:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Armour background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Armour
Armour with its complement
Soft neighbors of Armour
Armour triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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