Grim Grey
Also known as: Hint of Mauve , Marble Quarry , Crushed Peony , Gauzy White
Part of the orange family, Grim Grey pairs a pale base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in friendly UI accents and children's products. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.47:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Grim Grey color codes
- HEX
- #E3DCD6
- RGB
- rgb(227, 220, 214)
- RGBA
- rgba(227, 220, 214, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(28, 19%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(28, 6%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(88.2 1.7 3.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.8% 0.011 63.3)
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 orange 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: gainsboro #DCDCDC · ΔE 3.9
- RAL 9002: Grey white #DDDED4 · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Grim Grey works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Grim Grey
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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 Grim Grey 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 1.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.47:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Grim Grey background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Grim Grey
Grim Grey with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grim Grey
Grim Grey triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bookworm #EBE3DE · ΔE 1.8
- Ghosted #E2E0DC · ΔE 2.5
- Foggy Day #E7E3DB · ΔE 2.5
- Dallas Dust #ECE0D6 · ΔE 2.6
- Merino #E1DBD0 · ΔE 2.7
- Party Ice #E6E4DE · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Grim Grey is closest to Skyscraper .
FAQ
Grim Grey FAQs
What color is Grim Grey?
Grim Grey is a light orange with the hex code #E3DCD6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 28°, 19% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Grim Grey?
The hex code for Grim Grey is #E3DCD6. In RGB it's rgb(227, 220, 214), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 11%).
What colors go well with Grim Grey?
Grim Grey pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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