Matterhorn

Also known as: Underground Civilization, Off the Beaten Path, Emperor, Black Elegance

A muted gray with a quiet and sophisticated character, Matterhorn works beautifully for architecture and editorial layouts. Matterhorn plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 8.51:1.

Matterhorn color codes

HEX
#524B4B
RGB
rgb(82, 75, 75)
RGBA
rgba(82, 75, 75, 1)
HSL
hsl(0, 4%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(0, 9%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 68%)
LAB
lab(32.6 3.0 1.1)
OKLCH
oklch(42.0% 0.009 17.5)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle red undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 11.0
  • RAL 8019 — Grey brown#3F3A3A · ΔE 5.9 · 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 Matterhorn works

  • Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • 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.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Matterhorn

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Matterhorn 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 8.51:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 2.47:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Matterhorn background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Matterhorn

Matterhorn with its complement

Soft neighbors of Matterhorn

Matterhorn triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Matterhorn is closest to Dark Space.

Matterhorn FAQs

What color is Matterhorn?

Matterhorn is a dark gray with the hex code #524B4B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 4% saturation, and 31% lightness.

What is the hex code for Matterhorn?

The hex code for Matterhorn is #524B4B. In RGB it's rgb(82, 75, 75), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 68%).

What colors go well with Matterhorn?

Matterhorn pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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