Gun Powder

Also known as: Downing Street, Quixotic Plum, Ishtar, Night Grey

As a rich take on gray, Gun Powder carries quiet and sophisticated energy that suits 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).

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning cool

subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Gun Powder

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 9.12:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 2.30:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Gun Powder background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Gun Powder

Gun Powder with its complement

Soft neighbors of Gun Powder

Gun Powder triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gun Powder is closest to Kelp.

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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