Greystone
Also known as: Lunar Surface , Classic Silver , Silver Bonnet , Grey Clouds
Part of the gray family, Greystone pairs a soft base with a quiet and sophisticated presence. It belongs in 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.
Reference
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)
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 green 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: 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 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: 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: 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 Greystone
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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 Greystone 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 1.98:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.62:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Greystone background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Greystone
Greystone with its complement
Soft neighbors of Greystone
Greystone triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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