Rum
Also known as: Burnt Ash , Iris Petal , Vintage Grape , Silverado
On screen, Rum registers as neutral and understated: a medium gray at home in minimal interfaces and architecture. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a gray keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.44:1.
Reference
Rum color codes
- HEX
- #716675
- RGB
- rgb(113, 102, 117)
- RGBA
- rgba(113, 102, 117, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(284, 7%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(284, 13%, 46%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(3%, 13%, 0%, 54%)
- LAB
- lab(44.6 6.8 -6.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.6% 0.027 317.1)
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 cool
subtle purple 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 10.0
- RAL 4012: Pearl blackberry #6B6880 · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Rum works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Rum
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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 Rum 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 5.44:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.86:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Rum background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Rum
Rum with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rum
Rum triad
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- Excalibur #676168 · ΔE 5.2
- Smoky #605D6B · ΔE 5.5
- Fedora #625665 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rum is closest to Hinterland .
FAQ
Rum FAQs
What color is Rum?
Rum is a medium gray with the hex code #716675. In HSL terms it has a hue of 284°, 7% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Rum?
The hex code for Rum is #716675. In RGB it's rgb(113, 102, 117), and in CMYK it's cmyk(3%, 13%, 0%, 54%).
What colors go well with Rum?
Rum pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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