Caveman
Also known as: Mountain Quail , Solid Empire , Stone’s Throw , Bark
Quietly quiet and sophisticated, Caveman is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep in minimal interfaces and architecture. 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).
Reference
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)
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 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, 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 Caveman
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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 Caveman 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 6.58:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.19:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Caveman background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Caveman
Caveman with its complement
Soft neighbors of Caveman
Caveman triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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