Grey Area
Also known as: Kiwikiwi Grey, Flint Shard, Moody Whitby, Silver Snippet
With its neutral undertone, Grey Area (#8F9394) comes across as quiet and sophisticated. Designers reach for it in architecture and editorial layouts. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.77:1 on black clears AA.
Grey Area color codes
- HEX
- #8F9394
- RGB
- rgb(143, 147, 148)
- RGBA
- rgba(143, 147, 148, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(192, 2%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(192, 3%, 58%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 42%)
- LAB
- lab(60.6 -1.4 -1.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.0% 0.005 214.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 7045 — Telegrey 1#91969A · ΔE 1.9 · 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 Grey Area works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Grey Area
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Grey Area 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 3.10:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.77:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Grey Area background: #000000
Palettes featuring Grey Area
Grey Area with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grey Area
Grey Area triad
Similar colors
- Tin#919191 · ΔE 2.1
- Walrus#999B9B · ΔE 2.9
- Pedigrey#8F8E8C · ΔE 3.1
- Monument#84898C · ΔE 3.6
- Grisaille#91979F · ΔE 3.9
- Flint Rock#989493 · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Grey Area is closest to Flint Rock.
Grey Area FAQs
What color is Grey Area?
Grey Area is a medium gray with the hex code #8F9394. In HSL terms it has a hue of 192°, 2% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Grey Area?
The hex code for Grey Area is #8F9394. In RGB it's rgb(143, 147, 148), and in CMYK it's cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 42%).
What colors go well with Grey Area?
Grey Area pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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