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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- 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.
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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