Empress
Also known as: Heather Sachet , Enigmatic , Imagery , Pumice Grey
On screen, Empress registers as quiet and sophisticated: a medium gray at home in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 4.70:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Empress color codes
- HEX
- #7C7173
- RGB
- rgb(124, 113, 115)
- RGBA
- rgba(124, 113, 115, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(349, 5%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(349, 9%, 49%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 7%, 51%)
- LAB
- lab(48.7 4.7 0.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.9% 0.014 5.1)
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 warm
subtle red 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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 7037: Dusty grey #7C7F7E · ΔE 9.3 · 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 Empress works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Empress
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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 Empress 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 4.70:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.47:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Empress background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Empress
Empress with its complement
Soft neighbors of Empress
Empress triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cement Feet #7B737B · ΔE 3.3
- Chain Mail #81777F · ΔE 3.9
- Bank Vault #757374 · ΔE 4.7
- Anchovy #756F6B · ΔE 5.0
- Mule #827B77 · ΔE 5.6
- Gotham #807872 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Empress is closest to Phantom .
FAQ
Empress FAQs
What color is Empress?
Empress is a medium gray with the hex code #7C7173. In HSL terms it has a hue of 349°, 5% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Empress?
The hex code for Empress is #7C7173. In RGB it's rgb(124, 113, 115), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 7%, 51%).
What colors go well with Empress?
Empress pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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