Grey Sheep
Also known as: Relaxed Rhino, Object of Desire, Aniline Mauve, Fashion Mauve
Grey Sheep is what happens when red turns soft and muted. The effect is confident and commanding, made for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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: 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Grey Sheep
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.23:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.42:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Grey Sheep background: #000000
Palettes featuring Grey Sheep
Grey Sheep with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grey Sheep
Grey Sheep triad
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.
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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