Athena
Also known as: Shady, Skyvory, Quiet Interlude, White Pointer
Athena sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle orange that feels friendly and enthusiastic. Try it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Athena
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.43:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.64:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Athena background: #000000
Palettes featuring Athena
Athena with its complement
Soft neighbors of Athena
Athena triad
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.
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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