Chain Mail
Also known as: Plush Velvet, Cement Feet, Honed Steel, Jubilee Grey
Chain Mail brings a quiet and sophisticated feel to any palette. This medium gray is a natural fit for architecture and editorial layouts. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 4.88:1 on black clears AA.
Chain Mail color codes
- HEX
- #81777F
- RGB
- rgb(129, 119, 127)
- RGBA
- rgba(129, 119, 127, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(312, 4%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(312, 8%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 2%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(51.1 5.1 -2.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.1% 0.017 332.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 9023 — Pearl dark grey#7E8182 · ΔE 8.9 · 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 Chain Mail works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Chain Mail
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Chain Mail 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 4.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.88:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Chain Mail background: #000000
Palettes featuring Chain Mail
Chain Mail with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chain Mail
Chain Mail triad
Similar colors
- Cement Feet#7B737B · ΔE 2.0
- Empress#7C7173 · ΔE 3.9
- Mamba#766D7C · ΔE 5.0
- Moonscape#806B77 · ΔE 6.1
- Bank Vault#757374 · ΔE 6.4
- Mule#827B77 · ΔE 7.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chain Mail is closest to Camo Clay.
Chain Mail FAQs
What color is Chain Mail?
Chain Mail is a medium gray with the hex code #81777F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 312°, 4% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chain Mail?
The hex code for Chain Mail is #81777F. In RGB it's rgb(129, 119, 127), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 2%, 49%).
What colors go well with Chain Mail?
Chain Mail pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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