Magnetic
Also known as: Fitzgerald Smoke , Church Mouse , Fynbos Leaf , Chelsea Grey
On screen, Magnetic registers as quiet and sophisticated: a soft gray at home in minimal interfaces and architecture. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Magnetic maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.12:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Magnetic color codes
- HEX
- #B2B5AF
- RGB
- rgb(178, 181, 175)
- RGBA
- rgba(178, 181, 175, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(90, 4%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(90, 3%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(73.3 -1.9 2.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.9% 0.009 128.6)
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 green 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 4.9
- RAL 7038: Agate grey #B4B8B0 · ΔE 1.3 · 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 Magnetic 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 Magnetic
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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 Magnetic 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 2.07:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.12:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Magnetic background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Magnetic
Magnetic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Magnetic
Magnetic triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Greystone #B7B9B5 · ΔE 1.7
- Pigeon #A9AFAA · ΔE 2.3
- Metal #BABFBC · ΔE 3.1
- Zen Pebble #BAB8AD · ΔE 3.2
- Silverplate #C2C0BA · ΔE 4.1
- Wolfram #B5B6B7 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Magnetic is closest to Ghost .
FAQ
Magnetic FAQs
What color is Magnetic?
Magnetic is a medium gray with the hex code #B2B5AF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 90°, 4% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Magnetic?
The hex code for Magnetic is #B2B5AF. In RGB it's rgb(178, 181, 175), and in CMYK it's cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 29%).
What colors go well with Magnetic?
Magnetic pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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