Monument
Also known as: Magnetic Grey, Aluminium, Heavy Grey, Stone Cairn
Quietly neutral and understated, Monument is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a gray keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.94:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Monument color codes
- HEX
- #84898C
- RGB
- rgb(132, 137, 140)
- RGBA
- rgba(132, 137, 140, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(203, 3%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(203, 6%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(6%, 2%, 0%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(56.7 -1.4 -2.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.7% 0.007 233.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 7046 — Telegrey 2#82898E · ΔE 1.2 · 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 Monument works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Monument
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Monument 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 3.54:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.94:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Monument background: #000000
Palettes featuring Monument
Monument with its complement
Soft neighbors of Monument
Monument triad
Similar colors
- Gryphon#838585 · ΔE 2.4
- Jumbo#878785 · ΔE 3.4
- Ironside#7E8082 · ΔE 3.4
- Whale#7C8181 · ΔE 3.5
- Grey Area#8F9394 · ΔE 3.6
- Grey#808080 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Monument is closest to Petrified.
Monument FAQs
What color is Monument?
Monument is a medium gray with the hex code #84898C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 203°, 3% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Monument?
The hex code for Monument is #84898C. In RGB it's rgb(132, 137, 140), and in CMYK it's cmyk(6%, 2%, 0%, 45%).
What colors go well with Monument?
Monument pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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