Grim Grey
Also known as: Hint of Mauve, Marble Quarry, Crushed Peony, Gauzy White
A gentle orange with a friendly and enthusiastic character, Grim Grey works beautifully for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Grim Grey
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.36:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.47:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Grim Grey background: #000000
Palettes featuring Grim Grey
Grim Grey with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grim Grey
Grim Grey triad
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.
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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