Monument
Also known as: Magnetic Grey , Aluminium , Heavy Grey , Stone Cairn
On screen, Monument registers as quiet and sophisticated: a medium gray at home in minimal interfaces and architecture. 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.
Reference
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)
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 blue 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: 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, 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 Monument
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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 Monument 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 3.54:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.94:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Monument background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Monument
Monument with its complement
Soft neighbors of Monument
Monument triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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