Caveman
Also known as: Mountain Quail, Solid Empire, Stone’s Throw, Bark
Quietly neutral and understated, Caveman is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.58:1, passes WCAG AA).
Caveman color codes
- HEX
- #625C58
- RGB
- rgb(98, 92, 88)
- RGBA
- rgba(98, 92, 88, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 5%, 36%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 10%, 38%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 62%)
- LAB
- lab(39.5 1.9 3.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(47.9% 0.010 56.1)
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 5.8
- RAL 7039 — Quartz grey#6B695F · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Caveman 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 Caveman
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Caveman 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 6.58:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.19:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Caveman background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Caveman
Caveman with its complement
Soft neighbors of Caveman
Caveman triad
Similar colors
- Bark#5F5854 · ΔE 1.5
- Smokescreen#5E5755 · ΔE 2.2
- Metropolis#61584F · ΔE 3.1
- Underground#665A51 · ΔE 3.5
- Iron#5E5E5E · ΔE 3.7
- Masala#57534B · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Caveman is closest to Blindfolded.
Caveman FAQs
What color is Caveman?
Caveman is a dark gray with the hex code #625C58. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 5% saturation, and 36% lightness.
What is the hex code for Caveman?
The hex code for Caveman is #625C58. In RGB it's rgb(98, 92, 88), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 62%).
What colors go well with Caveman?
Caveman pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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