Mule
Also known as: Grey Suit, Cool Charcoal, Gotham, Amazon Stone
Mule brings a neutral and understated feel to any palette. This medium gray is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Mule
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.16:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.05:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Mule background: #000000
Palettes featuring Mule
Mule with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mule
Mule triad
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.
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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