Hurricane
Also known as: Bleached Bark , Moon Rock , Revere Greige , Poised Taupe
Hurricane holds a medium position in the gray range and reads as balanced and versatile. You'll see it used for 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.
Reference
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)
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 orange 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 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hurricane
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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 Hurricane 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 3.93:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.35:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hurricane background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hurricane
Hurricane with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hurricane
Hurricane triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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