Pinot Noir
Also known as: Quail Hollow , Purple Prince , Purple Empire , Urban Legend
Pinot Noir is what happens when gray turns rich and muted. The effect is quiet and sophisticated, made for 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).
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pinot Noir
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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 Pinot Noir 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 7.38:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.85:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Pinot Noir background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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