Excalibur
Also known as: Blackwater Park, Forge, Wonder Wine, Stunning Shade
Part of the gray family, Excalibur pairs a rich base with a quiet and sophisticated presence — ideal for architecture and editorial layouts. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.02:1, passes WCAG AA).
Excalibur color codes
- HEX
- #676168
- RGB
- rgb(103, 97, 104)
- RGBA
- rgba(103, 97, 104, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(291, 3%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(291, 7%, 41%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 7%, 0%, 59%)
- LAB
- lab(41.9 3.5 -3.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.1% 0.013 321.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 4012 — Pearl blackberry#6B6880 · ΔE 7.9 · 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 Excalibur works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Excalibur
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Excalibur 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 6.02:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.49:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Excalibur background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Excalibur
Excalibur with its complement
Soft neighbors of Excalibur
Excalibur triad
Similar colors
- Cloak Grey#605E63 · ΔE 2.9
- Smoky#605D6B · ΔE 3.9
- Venus Mist#5F606E · ΔE 4.6
- Rum#716675 · ΔE 5.2
- Alley Cat#656874 · ΔE 5.3
- Chimaera#74626D · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Excalibur is closest to Armoury.
Excalibur FAQs
What color is Excalibur?
Excalibur is a dark gray with the hex code #676168. In HSL terms it has a hue of 291°, 3% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Excalibur?
The hex code for Excalibur is #676168. In RGB it's rgb(103, 97, 104), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 7%, 0%, 59%).
What colors go well with Excalibur?
Excalibur pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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