Lost Space
Also known as: Smoky Grey Green , Destroyer Grey , Worlds Away , Champignon
Lost Space brings a balanced and versatile feel to a palette. This medium gray suits minimal interfaces and architecture. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Lost Space maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.83:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Lost Space color codes
- HEX
- #969389
- RGB
- rgb(150, 147, 137)
- RGBA
- rgba(150, 147, 137, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(46, 6%, 56%)
- HSV
- hsv(46, 9%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(61.0 -0.2 5.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.3% 0.015 93.1)
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: gray #808080 · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 7030: Stone grey #939388 · ΔE 1.8 · 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 Lost Space works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lost Space
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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 Lost Space 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 3.07:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.83:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Lost Space background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lost Space
Lost Space with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lost Space
Lost Space triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pedigrey #8F8E8C · ΔE 4.3
- Nomad #A19986 · ΔE 4.5
- Petrified #8B8680 · ΔE 5.0
- Flint Rock #989493 · ΔE 5.1
- Tin #919191 · ΔE 5.2
- Lemongrass #999A86 · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lost Space is closest to Dark Ages .
FAQ
Lost Space FAQs
What color is Lost Space?
Lost Space is a medium gray with the hex code #969389. In HSL terms it has a hue of 46°, 6% saturation, and 56% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lost Space?
The hex code for Lost Space is #969389. In RGB it's rgb(150, 147, 137), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 41%).
What colors go well with Lost Space?
Lost Space pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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