Nirvana
Also known as: Metamorphosis , Cut Heather , Out of Plumb , Romantic Holiday
On screen, Nirvana registers as quiet and sophisticated: a soft gray at home in architecture and editorial layouts. 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 (7.06:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Nirvana color codes
- HEX
- #A2919B
- RGB
- rgb(162, 145, 155)
- RGBA
- rgba(162, 145, 155, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(325, 8%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(325, 10%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 4%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(61.9 7.9 -2.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.5% 0.025 341.6)
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 pink 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: rosybrown #BC8F8F · ΔE 9.8
- RAL 4009: Pastel violet #A38995 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Nirvana works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nirvana
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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 Nirvana 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 2.97:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.06:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Nirvana background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nirvana
Nirvana with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nirvana
Nirvana triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Walkway #A3999C · ΔE 5.0
- Cortex #A99592 · ΔE 6.2
- Foggy Plum #B7A5AD · ΔE 6.2
- Zinc #92898A · ΔE 6.7
- Gull #918C8F · ΔE 7.0
- Machinery #9999AA · ΔE 7.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nirvana is closest to Aloe Tip .
FAQ
Nirvana FAQs
What color is Nirvana?
Nirvana is a medium gray with the hex code #A2919B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 325°, 8% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nirvana?
The hex code for Nirvana is #A2919B. In RGB it's rgb(162, 145, 155), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 4%, 36%).
What colors go well with Nirvana?
Nirvana pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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