Fedora
Also known as: Olivine Basalt , Darkest Grape , Grand Grape , Preservation Plum
Part of the gray family, Fedora pairs a rich base with a quiet and sophisticated presence. It belongs in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.91:1.
Reference
Fedora color codes
- HEX
- #625665
- RGB
- rgb(98, 86, 101)
- RGBA
- rgba(98, 86, 101, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(288, 8%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(288, 15%, 40%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(3%, 15%, 0%, 60%)
- LAB
- lab(38.2 7.4 -6.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(47.0% 0.028 319.5)
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 purple 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 11.9
- RAL 4012: Pearl blackberry #6B6880 · ΔE 8.1 · 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 Fedora 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 Fedora
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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 Fedora 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 6.91:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.04:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Fedora background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fedora
Fedora with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fedora
Fedora triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Freefall #565266 · ΔE 4.5
- Pinot Noir #605258 · ΔE 4.5
- Smoky #605D6B · ΔE 4.6
- Plummy #675A75 · ΔE 5.0
- Chimaera #74626D · ΔE 5.6
- Rum #716675 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fedora is closest to Dark Forest .
FAQ
Fedora FAQs
What color is Fedora?
Fedora is a dark gray with the hex code #625665. In HSL terms it has a hue of 288°, 8% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fedora?
The hex code for Fedora is #625665. In RGB it's rgb(98, 86, 101), and in CMYK it's cmyk(3%, 15%, 0%, 60%).
What colors go well with Fedora?
Fedora pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with yellow accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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