Batman
Also known as: Cat Person , Wall Street , Myth , Rain Shadow
Part of the gray family, Batman pairs a medium base with a neutral and understated presence. It belongs in architecture and editorial layouts. Batman plays well with gray tones. The harmonies below show which ones. On white it reads clearly at 5.22:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Batman color codes
- HEX
- #656E72
- RGB
- rgb(101, 110, 114)
- RGBA
- rgba(101, 110, 114, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(198, 6%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(198, 11%, 45%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(11%, 4%, 0%, 55%)
- LAB
- lab(45.8 -2.9 -3.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.2% 0.013 226.1)
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 cool
subtle blue 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 4.7
- RAL 7031: Blue grey #5D6970 · ΔE 2.7 · 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 Batman 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 Batman
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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 Batman 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 5.22:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.03:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Batman background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Batman
Batman with its complement
Soft neighbors of Batman
Batman triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Grey Web #616669 · ΔE 3.3
- Phantom #6E797B · ΔE 4.5
- Shadows #6B6D6A · ΔE 4.7
- Gunmetal #536267 · ΔE 5.5
- Yacht Club #566062 · ΔE 5.6
- Blindfolded #5A5E61 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Batman is closest to Anchovy .
FAQ
Batman FAQs
What color is Batman?
Batman is a medium gray with the hex code #656E72. In HSL terms it has a hue of 198°, 6% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Batman?
The hex code for Batman is #656E72. In RGB it's rgb(101, 110, 114), and in CMYK it's cmyk(11%, 4%, 0%, 55%).
What colors go well with Batman?
Batman pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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