Kilimanjaro
Also known as: Indigo Ink Brown , Fired Earth , Gondola , Sinister Minister
Kilimanjaro is a rich, muted gray that reads as balanced and versatile. It earns its place in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a gray keeps a palette from feeling one-note. On white it reads clearly at 12.10:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Kilimanjaro color codes
- HEX
- #3A3532
- RGB
- rgb(58, 53, 50)
- RGBA
- rgba(58, 53, 50, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(23, 7%, 21%)
- HSV
- hsv(23, 14%, 23%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 14%, 77%)
- LAB
- lab(22.6 1.8 2.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(33.3% 0.009 53.2)
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: black #000000 · ΔE 14.7
- RAL 8019: Grey brown #3F3A3A · ΔE 2.6 · 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 Kilimanjaro works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Kilimanjaro
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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 Kilimanjaro 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 12.10:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.74:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Kilimanjaro background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Holy Crow #332F2C · ΔE 2.1
- After Dark #3C3535 · ΔE 2.6
- Eclipse #3F3939 · ΔE 2.7
- Dead Pixel #3B3A3A · ΔE 3.1
- Diesel #322C2B · ΔE 3.2
- Noir #312B27 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Kilimanjaro is closest to Vulcan .
FAQ
Kilimanjaro FAQs
What color is Kilimanjaro?
Kilimanjaro is a dark gray with the hex code #3A3532. In HSL terms it has a hue of 23°, 7% saturation, and 21% lightness.
What is the hex code for Kilimanjaro?
The hex code for Kilimanjaro is #3A3532. In RGB it's rgb(58, 53, 50), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 14%, 77%).
What colors go well with Kilimanjaro?
Kilimanjaro pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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