Gun Powder
Also known as: Downing Street , Quixotic Plum , Ishtar , Night Grey
A muted gray with a quiet and sophisticated character, Gun Powder works well for editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a gray keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (9.12:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Gun Powder color codes
- HEX
- #484753
- RGB
- rgb(72, 71, 83)
- RGBA
- rgba(72, 71, 83, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(245, 8%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(245, 14%, 33%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(13%, 14%, 0%, 67%)
- LAB
- lab(30.6 2.5 -7.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.3% 0.020 289.3)
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 cool
subtle purple 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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 13.7
- RAL 7024: Graphite grey #474A50 · ΔE 4.6 · 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 Gun Powder works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Gun Powder
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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 Gun Powder 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 9.12:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Gun Powder background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Gun Powder
Gun Powder with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gun Powder
Gun Powder triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Madonna #3F4250 · ΔE 2.9
- Lava Stone #3C4151 · ΔE 4.0
- Dark Crypt #3F4551 · ΔE 4.1
- Isolation #494D55 · ΔE 4.4
- Tuxedo #3F3C43 · ΔE 4.5
- Black Magic #4F4554 · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gun Powder is closest to Kelp .
FAQ
Gun Powder FAQs
What color is Gun Powder?
Gun Powder is a dark gray with the hex code #484753. In HSL terms it has a hue of 245°, 8% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gun Powder?
The hex code for Gun Powder is #484753. In RGB it's rgb(72, 71, 83), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 14%, 0%, 67%).
What colors go well with Gun Powder?
Gun Powder pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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