Greybeard
Also known as: Silver Birch, Power Lunch, Exhale, Soy Milk
Greybeard brings a warm and inviting feel to any palette. This pale orange is a natural fit for friendly UI accents and children's products. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (13.63:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Greybeard color codes
- HEX
- #D4D0C5
- RGB
- rgb(212, 208, 197)
- RGBA
- rgba(212, 208, 197, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(44, 15%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(44, 7%, 83%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 17%)
- LAB
- lab(83.6 -0.0 6.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.8% 0.016 90.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightgray#D3D3D3 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 9002 — Grey white#DDDED4 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Greybeard works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Greybeard
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Greybeard 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 1.54:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.63:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Greybeard background: #000000
Palettes featuring Greybeard
Greybeard with its complement
Soft neighbors of Greybeard
Greybeard triad
Similar colors
- Athena#DCD7CC · ΔE 1.8
- Quill Grey#CBC9C0 · ΔE 2.1
- Argento#CECAC3 · ΔE 2.3
- Fennec Fox#DAD7C8 · ΔE 2.4
- Kefir#D5D5CE · ΔE 2.6
- Merino#E1DBD0 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Greybeard is closest to Steam Bath.
Greybeard FAQs
What color is Greybeard?
Greybeard is a light orange with the hex code #D4D0C5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 44°, 15% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Greybeard?
The hex code for Greybeard is #D4D0C5. In RGB it's rgb(212, 208, 197), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 17%).
What colors go well with Greybeard?
Greybeard pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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