Bark
Also known as: Lahar, Smokescreen, Equestrian Leather, Mountain Quail
Bark sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a muted gray that feels balanced and versatile. Try it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Bark
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.98:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.01:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Bark background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Bark
Bark with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bark
Bark triad
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.
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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