Ghost
Also known as: Silver Fox , Great White , Lavender Oil , Pensive
Part of the gray family, Ghost pairs a soft base with a quiet and sophisticated presence. It belongs in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Ghost maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 11.52:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Ghost color codes
- HEX
- #C0BFC7
- RGB
- rgb(192, 191, 199)
- RGBA
- rgba(192, 191, 199, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(248, 7%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(248, 4%, 78%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 22%)
- LAB
- lab(77.6 1.5 -3.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.8% 0.011 291.9)
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: silver #C0C0C0 · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Ghost works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Ghost
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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 Ghost 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 1.82:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.52:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Ghost background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ghost
Ghost with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ghost
Ghost triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Microchip #BABCC0 · ΔE 3.0
- Silver #C0C0C0 · ΔE 4.3
- Cosmic #B8B9CB · ΔE 4.5
- Steam Bath #CCD0DA · ΔE 4.7
- Foil #C0C3C4 · ΔE 4.7
- Silver-Tongued #CDC7C7 · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ghost is closest to Silverplate .
FAQ
Ghost FAQs
What color is Ghost?
Ghost is a light gray with the hex code #C0BFC7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 248°, 7% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ghost?
The hex code for Ghost is #C0BFC7. In RGB it's rgb(192, 191, 199), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 22%).
What colors go well with Ghost?
Ghost pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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