Rose Ashes

Also known as: Kid Gloves, Silver Service, Mystical Grey, Grey Scape

As a soft take on gray, Rose Ashes carries neutral and understated energy that suits 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle red undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Rose Ashes

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 2.22:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 9.45:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Rose Ashes background: #000000

Palettes featuring Rose Ashes

Rose Ashes with its complement

Soft neighbors of Rose Ashes

Rose Ashes triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rose Ashes is closest to Casper.

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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