Chimaera
Also known as: Purple Kasbah, Smoked Mulberry, Burnt Ash, Black Plum
Quietly balanced and versatile, Chimaera 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. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.66:1.
Chimaera color codes
- HEX
- #74626D
- RGB
- rgb(116, 98, 109)
- RGBA
- rgba(116, 98, 109, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(323, 8%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(323, 16%, 45%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 6%, 55%)
- LAB
- lab(43.6 9.0 -3.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.7% 0.028 340.9)
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: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 10.9
- RAL 4012 — Pearl blackberry#6B6880 · ΔE 8.2 · 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 Chimaera 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Chimaera
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Chimaera 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 5.66:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.71:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Chimaera background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Chimaera
Chimaera with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chimaera
Chimaera triad
Similar colors
- Rum#716675 · ΔE 3.5
- Moonscape#806B77 · ΔE 3.9
- Opera#816575 · ΔE 4.6
- Mamba#766D7C · ΔE 5.4
- Fedora#625665 · ΔE 5.6
- Excalibur#676168 · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chimaera is closest to Dark Forest.
Chimaera FAQs
What color is Chimaera?
Chimaera is a medium gray with the hex code #74626D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 323°, 8% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chimaera?
The hex code for Chimaera is #74626D. In RGB it's rgb(116, 98, 109), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 6%, 55%).
What colors go well with Chimaera?
Chimaera pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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