Nocturnal
Also known as: Deep Shale, Downing Slate, Bay Wharf, Liquid Mercury
A muted gray with a quiet and sophisticated character, Nocturnal works beautifully for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.05:1 on black clears AA.
Nocturnal color codes
- HEX
- #767D86
- RGB
- rgb(118, 125, 134)
- RGBA
- rgba(118, 125, 134, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(214, 6%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(214, 12%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(12%, 7%, 0%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(52.0 -1.3 -5.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.7% 0.016 254.7)
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: slategray#708090 · ΔE 3.9
- RAL 9023 — Pearl dark grey#7E8182 · ΔE 4.5 · 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 Nocturnal works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Nocturnal
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Nocturnal 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 Nocturnal background: #000000
Palettes featuring Nocturnal
Nocturnal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nocturnal
Nocturnal triad
Similar colors
- Sea Lion#7F8793 · ΔE 4.0
- Ironside#7E8082 · ΔE 4.1
- Whale#7C8181 · ΔE 5.0
- Phantom#6E797B · ΔE 5.3
- Citadel#6A7F8B · ΔE 5.3
- Grey#808080 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nocturnal is closest to Gotham.
Nocturnal FAQs
What color is Nocturnal?
Nocturnal is a medium gray with the hex code #767D86. In HSL terms it has a hue of 214°, 6% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nocturnal?
The hex code for Nocturnal is #767D86. In RGB it's rgb(118, 125, 134), and in CMYK it's cmyk(12%, 7%, 0%, 47%).
What colors go well with Nocturnal?
Nocturnal pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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