Hurricane
Also known as: Bleached Bark, Moon Rock, Revere Greige, Poised Taupe
Hurricane is a medium, muted gray that reads as balanced and versatile. It shines in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.35:1 on black clears AA.
Hurricane color codes
- HEX
- #8B7E77
- RGB
- rgb(139, 126, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(139, 126, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(21, 8%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(21, 14%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 14%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(53.8 4.2 5.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.3% 0.019 50.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 6.7
- RAL 7048 — Pearl mouse grey#888175 · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Hurricane works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Hurricane
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Hurricane 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 3.93:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.35:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Hurricane background: #000000
Palettes featuring Hurricane
Hurricane with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hurricane
Hurricane triad
Similar colors
- Mule#827B77 · ΔE 3.3
- Gotham#807872 · ΔE 3.6
- Petrified#8B8680 · ΔE 4.6
- Teakwood#8D7E6D · ΔE 4.7
- Wet Taupe#907E6C · ΔE 5.0
- Concord#827F79 · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hurricane is closest to Citadel.
Hurricane FAQs
What color is Hurricane?
Hurricane is a medium gray with the hex code #8B7E77. In HSL terms it has a hue of 21°, 8% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hurricane?
The hex code for Hurricane is #8B7E77. In RGB it's rgb(139, 126, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 14%, 45%).
What colors go well with Hurricane?
Hurricane pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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