Athena
Also known as: Shady , Skyvory , Quiet Interlude , White Pointer
Athena is what happens when orange turns pale and gentle. The effect is friendly and enthusiastic, made for children's products and fitness brands. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.64:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Athena color codes
- HEX
- #DCD7CC
- RGB
- rgb(220, 215, 204)
- RGBA
- rgba(220, 215, 204, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 19%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 7%, 86%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 14%)
- LAB
- lab(86.2 0.4 6.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.0% 0.016 86.4)
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 yellow 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: lightgray #D3D3D3 · ΔE 5.4
- RAL 9002: Grey white #DDDED4 · ΔE 3.2 · 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 Athena works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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 Athena
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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 Athena 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 1.43:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.64:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Athena background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Athena
Athena with its complement
Soft neighbors of Athena
Athena triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Merino #E1DBD0 · ΔE 1.1
- Greybeard #D4D0C5 · ΔE 1.8
- Albescent #E1DACB · ΔE 1.8
- Hourglass #E5E0D5 · ΔE 2.0
- Fennec Fox #DAD7C8 · ΔE 2.2
- Cocoon #DEDBCC · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Athena is closest to Steam Bath .
FAQ
Athena FAQs
What color is Athena?
Athena is a light orange with the hex code #DCD7CC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 19% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Athena?
The hex code for Athena is #DCD7CC. In RGB it's rgb(220, 215, 204), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 14%).
What colors go well with Athena?
Athena pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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