Dark Ages
Also known as: Angry Gargoyle , Time Warp , Perfect Storm , Dame Dignity
On screen, Dark Ages registers as balanced and versatile: a soft gray at home in minimal interfaces and architecture. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Dark Ages maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 7.32:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Dark Ages color codes
- HEX
- #9698A3
- RGB
- rgb(150, 152, 163)
- RGBA
- rgba(150, 152, 163, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(231, 7%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(231, 8%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 7%, 0%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(62.9 0.9 -6.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.2% 0.016 277.7)
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 cool
subtle blue 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: darkgray #A9A9A9 · ΔE 7.5
- RAL 7045: Telegrey 1 #91969A · ΔE 4.5 · 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 Dark Ages works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Ages
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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 Dark Ages 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 2.87:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.32:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Dark Ages background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dark Ages
Dark Ages with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Ages
Dark Ages triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dusky Mood #979BA8 · ΔE 1.4
- Grisaille #91979F · ΔE 3.0
- Machinery #9999AA · ΔE 3.1
- Silverfish #8D95AA · ΔE 4.5
- Moon Veil #8D99B1 · ΔE 5.7
- Walrus #999B9B · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Ages is closest to Lost Space .
FAQ
Dark Ages FAQs
What color is Dark Ages?
Dark Ages is a medium gray with the hex code #9698A3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 231°, 7% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Ages?
The hex code for Dark Ages is #9698A3. In RGB it's rgb(150, 152, 163), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 7%, 0%, 36%).
What colors go well with Dark Ages?
Dark Ages pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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