Kefir
Also known as: Close Knit , Slow Perch , Subtle Shadow , Silverpointe
Few grays feel this muted. Kefir leans neutral and quiet and sophisticated, which points it toward minimal interfaces and architecture. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 14.24:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Kefir color codes
- HEX
- #D5D5CE
- RGB
- rgb(213, 213, 206)
- RGBA
- rgba(213, 213, 206, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 8%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 3%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(85.1 -0.9 3.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.1% 0.009 106.6)
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 yellow 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: lightgray #D3D3D3 · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 9018: Papyrus white #CFD3CD · ΔE 2.0 · 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 Kefir works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Kefir
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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 Kefir 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 1.47:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.24:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Kefir background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Kefir
Kefir with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kefir
Kefir triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fog #D6D7D2 · ΔE 1.1
- Alaska #DADAD1 · ΔE 1.5
- Concrete #D2D1CD · ΔE 1.9
- Sterling #D1D4D1 · ΔE 2.2
- Light Grey #D8DCD6 · ΔE 2.4
- Greybeard #D4D0C5 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Kefir is closest to Steam Bath .
FAQ
Kefir FAQs
What color is Kefir?
Kefir is a light gray with the hex code #D5D5CE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 8% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Kefir?
The hex code for Kefir is #D5D5CE. In RGB it's rgb(213, 213, 206), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 16%).
What colors go well with Kefir?
Kefir pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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