Grey Area
Also known as: Kiwikiwi Grey , Flint Shard , Moody Whitby , Silver Snippet
Part of the gray family, Grey Area pairs a medium base with a quiet and sophisticated presence. It belongs 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.
Reference
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)
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 cyan 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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Grey Area
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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 Grey Area 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 3.10:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.77:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Grey Area background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Grey Area
Grey Area with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grey Area
Grey Area triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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