Gotham
Also known as: Amazon Stone, Tadpole, Palomino Pony, Mule
Gotham is a medium, muted gray that reads as quiet and sophisticated. It shines in editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (4.85:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Gotham color codes
- HEX
- #807872
- RGB
- rgb(128, 120, 114)
- RGBA
- rgba(128, 120, 114, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(26, 6%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(26, 11%, 50%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 50%)
- LAB
- lab(51.0 2.3 4.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.8% 0.013 59.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 5.4
- RAL 7048 — Pearl mouse grey#888175 · ΔE 4.7 · 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 Gotham works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Gotham
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Gotham 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 4.33:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 4.85:1
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Best text color on a Gotham background: #000000
Palettes featuring Gotham
Gotham with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gotham
Gotham triad
Similar colors
- Mule#827B77 · ΔE 1.6
- Hurricane#8B7E77 · ΔE 3.6
- Concord#827F79 · ΔE 3.6
- Anchovy#756F6B · ΔE 3.9
- Bat Wing#7E7466 · ΔE 4.2
- Wolf Pack#78776F · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gotham is closest to Nocturnal.
Gotham FAQs
What color is Gotham?
Gotham is a medium gray with the hex code #807872. In HSL terms it has a hue of 26°, 6% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gotham?
The hex code for Gotham is #807872. In RGB it's rgb(128, 120, 114), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 50%).
What colors go well with Gotham?
Gotham pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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