Grim White
Also known as: Abalone, Plastic Clouds, Foamy Milk, Walkie Chalkie
As a pale take on white, Grim White carries clean and minimal energy that suits medical branding and spacious layouts. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a white keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 18.81:1 on black clears AA.
Grim White color codes
- HEX
- #F6F1F4
- RGB
- rgb(246, 241, 244)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 241, 244, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(324, 22%, 95%)
- HSV
- hsv(324, 2%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(95.6 2.1 -0.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.3% 0.007 340.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: snow#FFFAFA · ΔE 2.4
- RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 6.6 · 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 White 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: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- 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 White
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Grim White 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 1.12:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.81:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Grim White background: #000000
Palettes featuring Grim White
Grim White with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grim White
Grim White triad
Similar colors
- Snow#FFFAFA · ΔE 2.4
- Bride#EFE7EB · ΔE 2.5
- Doctor#F9F9F9 · ΔE 3.4
- Holy Ghost#EFE9E6 · ΔE 3.5
- Mercury#EBEBEB · ΔE 3.5
- Lighthouse#F3F4F4 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Grim White is closest to Beluga.
Grim White FAQs
What color is Grim White?
Grim White is a light white with the hex code #F6F1F4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 324°, 22% saturation, and 95% lightness.
What is the hex code for Grim White?
The hex code for Grim White is #F6F1F4. In RGB it's rgb(246, 241, 244), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 4%).
What colors go well with Grim White?
Grim White pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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