Gryphon
Also known as: Dover Grey , Squant , Black Mana , Greasy Grey
Few grays feel this muted. Gryphon leans neutral and quiet and sophisticated, which points it toward minimal interfaces and architecture. For contrast, pair it with a gray from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.66:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Gryphon color codes
- HEX
- #838585
- RGB
- rgb(131, 133, 133)
- RGBA
- rgba(131, 133, 133, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 1%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(180, 2%, 52%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 48%)
- LAB
- lab(55.4 -0.8 -0.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.5% 0.002 197.1)
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 cool
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: gray #808080 · ΔE 2.0
- RAL 9023: Pearl dark grey #7E8182 · ΔE 1.7 · 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 Gryphon 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 Gryphon
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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 Gryphon 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 3.71:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.66:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Gryphon background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Gryphon
Gryphon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gryphon
Gryphon triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Jumbo #878785 · ΔE 1.6
- Grey #808080 · ΔE 2.0
- Ironside #7E8082 · ΔE 2.2
- Whale #7C8181 · ΔE 2.3
- Monument #84898C · ΔE 2.4
- Pedigrey #8F8E8C · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gryphon is closest to Grey .
FAQ
Gryphon FAQs
What color is Gryphon?
Gryphon is a medium gray with the hex code #838585. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 1% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gryphon?
The hex code for Gryphon is #838585. In RGB it's rgb(131, 133, 133), and in CMYK it's cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 48%).
What colors go well with Gryphon?
Gryphon pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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