Chain Mail
Also known as: Plush Velvet , Cement Feet , Honed Steel , Jubilee Grey
With its neutral undertone, Chain Mail (#81777F) comes across as quiet and sophisticated. Designers reach for it in 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
?
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
?
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
?
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 →
?
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Chain Mail
?
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 →
?
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
?
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 →
?
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 Chain Mail 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 4.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.88:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Chain Mail background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Chain Mail
Chain Mail with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chain Mail
Chain Mail triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer . Free, private, on your device.