Jumbo

Also known as: Lunar Base, Looking Glass, Falcon Grey, Old Silver

Expect balanced and versatile associations from Jumbo — a medium gray well suited to minimal interfaces and architecture. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.83:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Jumbo color codes

HEX
#878785
RGB
rgb(135, 135, 133)
RGBA
rgba(135, 135, 133, 1)
HSL
hsl(60, 1%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(60, 1%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 47%)
LAB
lab(56.3 -0.3 1.1)
OKLCH
oklch(62.3% 0.003 106.5)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 2.8
  • RAL 9007 — Grey aluminium#8F8F8C · ΔE 2.8 · 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 Jumbo 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 Jumbo

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Jumbo 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 3.60:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 5.83:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Jumbo background: #000000

Palettes featuring Jumbo

Jumbo with its complement

Soft neighbors of Jumbo

Jumbo triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Jumbo is closest to Gryphon.

Jumbo FAQs

What color is Jumbo?

Jumbo is a medium gray with the hex code #878785. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 1% saturation, and 53% lightness.

What is the hex code for Jumbo?

The hex code for Jumbo is #878785. In RGB it's rgb(135, 135, 133), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 47%).

What colors go well with Jumbo?

Jumbo pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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