Armoury
Also known as: Iron-ic , Mined Coal , Castor Grey , Fade to Black
Armoury brings a neutral and understated feel to a palette. This medium gray suits architecture and editorial layouts. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 5.38:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Armoury color codes
- HEX
- #6A6B65
- RGB
- rgb(106, 107, 101)
- RGBA
- rgba(106, 107, 101, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(70, 3%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(70, 6%, 42%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 58%)
- LAB
- lab(45.0 -1.3 3.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.5% 0.009 114.4)
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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 7039: Quartz grey #6B695F · ΔE 2.4 · 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 Armoury works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Armoury
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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 Armoury 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 5.38:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.90:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Armoury background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Armoury
Armoury with its complement
Soft neighbors of Armoury
Armoury triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Shadows #6B6D6A · ΔE 1.8
- Archaeology #6E6A5E · ΔE 3.6
- Wolf Pack #78776F · ΔE 5.0
- Anchovy #756F6B · ΔE 5.1
- Grey Web #616669 · ΔE 5.7
- Organic #747261 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Armoury is closest to Alley Cat .
FAQ
Armoury FAQs
What color is Armoury?
Armoury is a medium gray with the hex code #6A6B65. In HSL terms it has a hue of 70°, 3% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Armoury?
The hex code for Armoury is #6A6B65. In RGB it's rgb(106, 107, 101), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 58%).
What colors go well with Armoury?
Armoury pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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