Greystone
Also known as: Lunar Surface, Classic Silver, Silver Bonnet, Grey Clouds
Greystone brings a quiet and sophisticated feel to any palette. This soft gray is a natural fit for editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.62:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Greystone color codes
- HEX
- #B7B9B5
- RGB
- rgb(183, 185, 181)
- RGBA
- rgba(183, 185, 181, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(90, 3%, 72%)
- HSV
- hsv(90, 2%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(74.9 -1.3 1.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.3% 0.006 128.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 3.3
- RAL 7038 — Agate grey#B4B8B0 · ΔE 2.4 · 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 Greystone 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: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- 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 Greystone
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Greystone 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 1.98:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.62:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Greystone background: #000000
Palettes featuring Greystone
Greystone with its complement
Soft neighbors of Greystone
Greystone triad
Similar colors
- Magnetic#B2B5AF · ΔE 1.7
- Metal#BABFBC · ΔE 2.0
- Waxwing#C0C2C0 · ΔE 2.6
- Silverplate#C2C0BA · ΔE 2.9
- Wolfram#B5B6B7 · ΔE 3.0
- Silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Greystone is closest to Microchip.
Greystone FAQs
What color is Greystone?
Greystone is a light gray with the hex code #B7B9B5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 90°, 3% saturation, and 72% lightness.
What is the hex code for Greystone?
The hex code for Greystone is #B7B9B5. In RGB it's rgb(183, 185, 181), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 27%).
What colors go well with Greystone?
Greystone pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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