Dusky Mood
Also known as: Wet Asphalt, Dame Dignity, Angry Gargoyle, Time Warp
As a soft take on gray, Dusky Mood carries neutral and understated energy that suits minimal interfaces and architecture. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Dusky Mood maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.57:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Dusky Mood color codes
- HEX
- #979BA8
- RGB
- rgb(151, 155, 168)
- RGBA
- rgba(151, 155, 168, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(226, 9%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(226, 10%, 66%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(10%, 8%, 0%, 34%)
- LAB
- lab(64.0 0.5 -7.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.0% 0.020 272.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 7.7
- RAL 7045 — Telegrey 1#91969A · ΔE 5.2 · 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 Dusky Mood works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dusky Mood
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dusky Mood 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 2.77:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.57:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Dusky Mood background: #000000
Palettes featuring Dusky Mood
Dusky Mood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dusky Mood
Dusky Mood triad
Similar colors
- Dark Ages#9698A3 · ΔE 1.4
- Machinery#9999AA · ΔE 3.0
- Grisaille#91979F · ΔE 3.4
- Silverfish#8D95AA · ΔE 3.8
- Moon Veil#8D99B1 · ΔE 4.7
- Blank Stare#8B9CAC · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dusky Mood is closest to Nomad.
Dusky Mood FAQs
What color is Dusky Mood?
Dusky Mood is a medium gray with the hex code #979BA8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 226°, 9% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dusky Mood?
The hex code for Dusky Mood is #979BA8. In RGB it's rgb(151, 155, 168), and in CMYK it's cmyk(10%, 8%, 0%, 34%).
What colors go well with Dusky Mood?
Dusky Mood pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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