Empress

Also known as: Heather Sachet, Enigmatic, Imagery, Pumice Grey

Quietly quiet and sophisticated, Empress is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle red undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Empress

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 4.70:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 4.47:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Empress background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Empress

Empress with its complement

Soft neighbors of Empress

Empress triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Empress is closest to Phantom.

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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