Kilimanjaro
Also known as: Indigo Ink Brown, Fired Earth, Gondola, Sinister Minister
Quietly balanced and versatile, Kilimanjaro is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Kilimanjaro
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 12.10:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.74:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Kilimanjaro background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro triad
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.
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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