Greybeard
Also known as: Silver Birch , Power Lunch , Exhale , Soy Milk
Greybeard holds a pale position in the orange range and reads as warm and inviting. You'll see it used 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.
Reference
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)
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 yellow 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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Greybeard
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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 Greybeard 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 1.54:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.63:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Greybeard background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Greybeard
Greybeard with its complement
Soft neighbors of Greybeard
Greybeard triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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