Dove

Also known as: Rocky Bluffs, Warm Pewter, Mercurial, Slate Pebble

A muted gray with a balanced and versatile character, Dove works beautifully for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Dove plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 9.45:1 on black clears AA.

Dove color codes

HEX
#B3ADA7
RGB
rgb(179, 173, 167)
RGBA
rgba(179, 173, 167, 1)
HSL
hsl(30, 7%, 68%)
HSV
hsv(30, 7%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 30%)
LAB
lab(71.1 1.4 3.9)
OKLCH
oklch(75.1% 0.011 67.7)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 4.0
  • RAL 9006 — White aluminium#A5A8A6 · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Dove works

  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Dove

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Dove 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 2.22:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 9.45:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Dove background: #000000

Palettes featuring Dove

Dove with its complement

Soft neighbors of Dove

Dove triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dove is closest to Casper.

Dove FAQs

What color is Dove?

Dove is a medium gray with the hex code #B3ADA7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 7% saturation, and 68% lightness.

What is the hex code for Dove?

The hex code for Dove is #B3ADA7. In RGB it's rgb(179, 173, 167), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 30%).

What colors go well with Dove?

Dove pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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