Grim White
Also known as: Abalone , Plastic Clouds , Foamy Milk , Walkie Chalkie
A gentle white with a clean and minimal character, Grim White works well for 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.
Reference
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)
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 pink 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: 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. It turns 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, 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 White
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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 White 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 1.12:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.81:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Grim White background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Grim White
Grim White with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grim White
Grim White triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Snow #FFFAFA · ΔE 2.4
- Bride #EFE7EB · ΔE 2.5
- Diamond Cut #E9E9F0 · ΔE 3.3
- Doctor #F9F9F9 · ΔE 3.4
- Holy Ghost #EFE9E6 · ΔE 3.5
- Mercury #EBEBEB · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Grim White is closest to Beluga .
FAQ
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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