Blindfolded
Also known as: Glazed Granite , Pencil Point , Graphic Charcoal , Sheet Metal
On screen, Blindfolded registers as neutral and understated: a rich gray at home in architecture and editorial layouts. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Blindfolded maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.55:1.
Reference
Blindfolded color codes
- HEX
- #5A5E61
- RGB
- rgb(90, 94, 97)
- RGBA
- rgba(90, 94, 97, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(206, 4%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(206, 7%, 38%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(7%, 3%, 0%, 62%)
- LAB
- lab(39.6 -1.1 -2.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(47.9% 0.007 239.9)
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 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 5.0
- RAL 7011: Iron grey #555D61 · ΔE 2.0 · 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 Blindfolded works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blindfolded
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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 Blindfolded 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 6.55:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.21:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Blindfolded background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blindfolded
Blindfolded with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blindfolded
Blindfolded triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Iron #5E5E5E · ΔE 2.5
- Grey Web #616669 · ΔE 2.9
- Yacht Club #566062 · ΔE 3.3
- Lava Rock #535E64 · ΔE 3.3
- Crucible #555B59 · ΔE 3.8
- Stone Cold #555555 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blindfolded is closest to Caveman .
FAQ
Blindfolded FAQs
What color is Blindfolded?
Blindfolded is a dark gray with the hex code #5A5E61. In HSL terms it has a hue of 206°, 4% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blindfolded?
The hex code for Blindfolded is #5A5E61. In RGB it's rgb(90, 94, 97), and in CMYK it's cmyk(7%, 3%, 0%, 62%).
What colors go well with Blindfolded?
Blindfolded pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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