Bark
Also known as: Lahar , Smokescreen , Equestrian Leather , Mountain Quail
Expect balanced and versatile associations from Bark, a rich gray suited to minimal interfaces and architecture. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 6.98:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Bark color codes
- HEX
- #5F5854
- RGB
- rgb(95, 88, 84)
- RGBA
- rgba(95, 88, 84, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(22, 6%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(22, 12%, 37%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 12%, 63%)
- LAB
- lab(38.0 2.4 3.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.6% 0.011 51.9)
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 orange 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 7.1
- RAL 7013: Brown grey #555548 · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Bark works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Bark
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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 Bark 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 6.98:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.01:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bark background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bark
Bark with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bark
Bark triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Smokescreen #5E5755 · ΔE 1.3
- Caveman #625C58 · ΔE 1.5
- Metropolis #61584F · ΔE 2.7
- Underground #665A51 · ΔE 3.3
- Masala #57534B · ΔE 4.0
- Stone Cold #555555 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bark is closest to Blindfolded .
FAQ
Bark FAQs
What color is Bark?
Bark is a dark gray with the hex code #5F5854. In HSL terms it has a hue of 22°, 6% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bark?
The hex code for Bark is #5F5854. In RGB it's rgb(95, 88, 84), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 12%, 63%).
What colors go well with Bark?
Bark pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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