Gunsmoke
Also known as: Attitude Grey , Moon Base , Coal Miner , Coastal Storm
Gunsmoke is what happens when gray turns medium and muted. The effect is balanced and versatile, made for editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. For contrast, pair it with a gray from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.97:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Gunsmoke color codes
- HEX
- #7A7C76
- RGB
- rgb(122, 124, 118)
- RGBA
- rgba(122, 124, 118, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(80, 2%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(80, 5%, 49%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(2%, 0%, 5%, 51%)
- LAB
- lab(51.7 -1.7 3.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.3% 0.009 121.8)
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 green 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: gray #808080 · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 7037: Dusty grey #7C7F7E · ΔE 3.0 · 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 Gunsmoke works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Gunsmoke
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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 Gunsmoke 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 4.22:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.97:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Gunsmoke background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Wolf Pack #78776F · ΔE 2.5
- Concord #827F79 · ΔE 3.2
- Whale #7C8181 · ΔE 3.9
- Lucky Grey #777777 · ΔE 4.2
- Grey #808080 · ΔE 4.3
- Gryphon #838585 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gunsmoke is closest to Cement Feet .
FAQ
Gunsmoke FAQs
What color is Gunsmoke?
Gunsmoke is a medium gray with the hex code #7A7C76. In HSL terms it has a hue of 80°, 2% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gunsmoke?
The hex code for Gunsmoke is #7A7C76. In RGB it's rgb(122, 124, 118), and in CMYK it's cmyk(2%, 0%, 5%, 51%).
What colors go well with Gunsmoke?
Gunsmoke pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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