Rose Ashes
Also known as: Kid Gloves , Silver Service , Mystical Grey , Grey Scape
On screen, Rose Ashes registers as neutral and understated: a soft gray at home in architecture and editorial layouts. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.45:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Rose Ashes color codes
- HEX
- #B5ACAB
- RGB
- rgb(181, 172, 171)
- RGBA
- rgba(181, 172, 171, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(6, 6%, 69%)
- HSV
- hsv(6, 6%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 6%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(71.1 3.2 1.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.2% 0.010 25.1)
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 red 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: darkgray #A9A9A9 · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 9006: White aluminium #A5A8A6 · ΔE 6.8 · 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 Rose Ashes 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 Rose Ashes
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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 Rose Ashes 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 2.22:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.45:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Rose Ashes background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Rose Ashes
Rose Ashes with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rose Ashes
Rose Ashes triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Taupedo #BAAEA8 · ΔE 2.7
- Martini #B7A8A3 · ΔE 3.0
- Grey Sheep #BAAAAA · ΔE 3.2
- Dove #B3ADA7 · ΔE 3.5
- Nebulous #C4B9B8 · ΔE 3.8
- Mercurial #B6B0A9 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rose Ashes is closest to Casper .
FAQ
Rose Ashes FAQs
What color is Rose Ashes?
Rose Ashes is a medium gray with the hex code #B5ACAB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 6°, 6% saturation, and 69% lightness.
What is the hex code for Rose Ashes?
The hex code for Rose Ashes is #B5ACAB. In RGB it's rgb(181, 172, 171), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 6%, 29%).
What colors go well with Rose Ashes?
Rose Ashes pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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