Mule
Also known as: Grey Suit , Cool Charcoal , Gotham , Amazon Stone
Mule is a medium, muted gray that reads as neutral and understated. It earns its place in minimal interfaces and architecture. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Mule maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.05:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Mule color codes
- HEX
- #827B77
- RGB
- rgb(130, 123, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(130, 123, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(22, 4%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(22, 8%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 8%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(52.2 2.2 3.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.8% 0.011 52.0)
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 orange 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 7048: Pearl mouse grey #888175 · ΔE 4.7 · 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 Mule works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mule
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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 Mule 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 4.16:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.05:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Mule background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mule
Mule with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mule
Mule triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Gotham #807872 · ΔE 1.6
- Concord #827F79 · ΔE 3.0
- Hurricane #8B7E77 · ΔE 3.3
- Grey #808080 · ΔE 4.1
- Petrified #8B8680 · ΔE 4.3
- Lucky Grey #777777 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mule is closest to Whale .
FAQ
Mule FAQs
What color is Mule?
Mule is a medium gray with the hex code #827B77. In HSL terms it has a hue of 22°, 4% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mule?
The hex code for Mule is #827B77. In RGB it's rgb(130, 123, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 8%, 49%).
What colors go well with Mule?
Mule pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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