Ironside
Also known as: Storm Cloud, Sharkskin, Mt. Rushmore, Grey
With its neutral undertone, Ironside (#7E8082) comes across as quiet and sophisticated. Designers reach for it in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Ironside plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.30:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Ironside color codes
- HEX
- #7E8082
- RGB
- rgb(126, 128, 130)
- RGBA
- rgba(126, 128, 130, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 2%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(210, 3%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(3%, 2%, 0%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(53.5 -0.5 -1.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.9% 0.004 247.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 1.4
- RAL 9023 — Pearl dark grey#7E8182 · ΔE 1.0 · 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 Ironside works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Ironside
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Ironside 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 3.96:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.30:1
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Best text color on a Ironside background: #000000
Palettes featuring Ironside
Ironside with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ironside
Ironside triad
Similar colors
- Grey#808080 · ΔE 1.4
- Gryphon#838585 · ΔE 2.2
- Whale#7C8181 · ΔE 2.2
- Monument#84898C · ΔE 3.4
- Jumbo#878785 · ΔE 3.5
- Lucky Grey#777777 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ironside is closest to Grey.
Ironside FAQs
What color is Ironside?
Ironside is a medium gray with the hex code #7E8082. In HSL terms it has a hue of 210°, 2% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ironside?
The hex code for Ironside is #7E8082. In RGB it's rgb(126, 128, 130), and in CMYK it's cmyk(3%, 2%, 0%, 49%).
What colors go well with Ironside?
Ironside pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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