Mamba
Also known as: Composer’s Magic, Ritual, Plum Shadow, Purposeful
Mamba is what happens when gray turns medium and muted. The effect is quiet and sophisticated, made for editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Mamba maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.94:1, passes WCAG AA).
Mamba color codes
- HEX
- #766D7C
- RGB
- rgb(118, 109, 124)
- RGBA
- rgba(118, 109, 124, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(276, 6%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(276, 12%, 49%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(5%, 12%, 0%, 51%)
- LAB
- lab(47.3 5.9 -7.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.8% 0.025 312.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 9.9
- RAL 4012 — Pearl blackberry#6B6880 · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Mamba 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 Mamba
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Mamba 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 4.94:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.25:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Mamba background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Mamba
Mamba with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mamba
Mamba triad
Similar colors
- Rum#716675 · ΔE 2.7
- Cement Feet#7B737B · ΔE 3.9
- Moonscape#806B77 · ΔE 4.9
- Chain Mail#81777F · ΔE 5.0
- Chimaera#74626D · ΔE 5.4
- Empress#7C7173 · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mamba is closest to Camo Clay.
Mamba FAQs
What color is Mamba?
Mamba is a medium gray with the hex code #766D7C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 276°, 6% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mamba?
The hex code for Mamba is #766D7C. In RGB it's rgb(118, 109, 124), and in CMYK it's cmyk(5%, 12%, 0%, 51%).
What colors go well with Mamba?
Mamba pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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