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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- Mercurial#B6B0A9 · ΔE 1.0
- Cathedral#ACAAA7 · ΔE 2.4
- Rampart#BCB7B1 · ΔE 2.8
- Taupedo#BAAEA8 · ΔE 3.0
- Rose Ashes#B5ACAB · ΔE 3.5
- Moonbeam#C2B8AE · ΔE 3.9
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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