Machinery
Also known as: Lavender Ash , Acanthus , Ash Violet , Adhesion
Expect balanced and versatile associations from Machinery, a soft gray suited to architecture and editorial layouts. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.49:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Machinery color codes
- HEX
- #9999AA
- RGB
- rgb(153, 153, 170)
- RGBA
- rgba(153, 153, 170, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(240, 9%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(240, 10%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(10%, 10%, 0%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(63.6 2.6 -8.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.8% 0.025 285.7)
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 cool
subtle purple 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: darkgray #A9A9A9 · ΔE 9.4
- RAL 7036: Platinum grey #9A9697 · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Machinery 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 Machinery
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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 Machinery 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 2.80:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.49:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Machinery background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Machinery
Machinery with its complement
Soft neighbors of Machinery
Machinery triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dusky Mood #979BA8 · ΔE 3.0
- Dark Ages #9698A3 · ΔE 3.1
- Silverfish #8D95AA · ΔE 4.1
- Moon Veil #8D99B1 · ΔE 5.4
- Grisaille #91979F · ΔE 6.1
- Walkway #A3999C · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Machinery is closest to Lemongrass .
FAQ
Machinery FAQs
What color is Machinery?
Machinery is a medium gray with the hex code #9999AA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 240°, 9% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Machinery?
The hex code for Machinery is #9999AA. In RGB it's rgb(153, 153, 170), and in CMYK it's cmyk(10%, 10%, 0%, 33%).
What colors go well with Machinery?
Machinery pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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