Pinot Noir
Also known as: Quail Hollow, Purple Prince, Purple Empire, Urban Legend
As a rich take on gray, Pinot Noir carries quiet and sophisticated energy that suits minimal interfaces and architecture. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (7.38:1, passes WCAG AA).
Pinot Noir color codes
- HEX
- #605258
- RGB
- rgb(96, 82, 88)
- RGBA
- rgba(96, 82, 88, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(334, 8%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(334, 15%, 38%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 15%, 8%, 62%)
- LAB
- lab(36.4 6.8 -1.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(45.5% 0.021 350.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 11.1
- RAL 7024 — Graphite grey#474A50 · ΔE 9.9 · 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 Pinot Noir works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pinot Noir
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pinot Noir 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 7.38:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.85:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Pinot Noir background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir triad
Similar colors
- Fedora#625665 · ΔE 4.5
- Chinotto#554747 · ΔE 5.1
- Mustang#5E4A47 · ΔE 5.8
- Matterhorn#524B4B · ΔE 5.9
- Molasses#574A47 · ΔE 5.9
- Excalibur#676168 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pinot Noir is closest to All Nighter.
Pinot Noir FAQs
What color is Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir is a dark gray with the hex code #605258. In HSL terms it has a hue of 334°, 8% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pinot Noir?
The hex code for Pinot Noir is #605258. In RGB it's rgb(96, 82, 88), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 15%, 8%, 62%).
What colors go well with Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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