Dusky Mood
Also known as: Wet Asphalt , Dame Dignity , Angry Gargoyle , Time Warp
Expect neutral and understated associations from Dusky Mood, a soft gray suited to 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.
Reference
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)
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 7.7
- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dusky Mood
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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 Dusky Mood 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 2.77:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.57:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Dusky Mood background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dusky Mood
Dusky Mood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dusky Mood
Dusky Mood triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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