Grey Sheep
Also known as: Relaxed Rhino , Object of Desire , Aniline Mauve , Fashion Mauve
There is a confident and commanding quality to Grey Sheep. The muted, warm red at #BAAAAA rewards sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.42:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Grey Sheep color codes
- HEX
- #BAAAAA
- RGB
- rgb(186, 170, 170)
- RGBA
- rgba(186, 170, 170, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 10%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 9%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(71.0 6.0 2.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.2% 0.019 17.6)
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 warm
subtle red 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: darkgray #A9A9A9 · ΔE 7.5
- RAL 7036: Platinum grey #9A9697 · ΔE 8.6 · 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 Sheep 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: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- 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 Sheep
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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 Sheep 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 2.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.42:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Grey Sheep background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Grey Sheep
Grey Sheep with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grey Sheep
Grey Sheep triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Martini #B7A8A3 · ΔE 2.8
- Rose Ashes #B5ACAB · ΔE 3.2
- Cold Turkey #CAB5B2 · ΔE 3.9
- Taupedo #BAAEA8 · ΔE 4.0
- Foggy Plum #B7A5AD · ΔE 4.1
- Nebulous #C4B9B8 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Grey Sheep is closest to Stormy Bay .
FAQ
Grey Sheep FAQs
What color is Grey Sheep?
Grey Sheep is a medium red with the hex code #BAAAAA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 10% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Grey Sheep?
The hex code for Grey Sheep is #BAAAAA. In RGB it's rgb(186, 170, 170), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 27%).
What colors go well with Grey Sheep?
Grey Sheep pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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