Sea Lion

Also known as: Cold Trade Winds, Smoky Studio, Roman Silver, River Tour

As a medium take on gray, Sea Lion carries balanced and versatile energy that suits architecture and editorial layouts. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.79:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Sea Lion color codes

HEX
#7F8793
RGB
rgb(127, 135, 147)
RGBA
rgba(127, 135, 147, 1)
HSL
hsl(216, 8%, 54%)
HSV
hsv(216, 14%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 8%, 0%, 42%)
LAB
lab(55.9 -1.1 -7.5)
OKLCH
oklch(62.1% 0.020 258.4)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning cool

subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: lightslategray#778899 · ΔE 3.4
  • RAL 7046 — Telegrey 2#82898E · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Sea Lion 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 Sea Lion

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Sea Lion 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 3.63:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 5.79:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Sea Lion background: #000000

Palettes featuring Sea Lion

Sea Lion with its complement

Soft neighbors of Sea Lion

Sea Lion triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sea Lion is closest to Petrified.

Sea Lion FAQs

What color is Sea Lion?

Sea Lion is a medium gray with the hex code #7F8793. In HSL terms it has a hue of 216°, 8% saturation, and 54% lightness.

What is the hex code for Sea Lion?

The hex code for Sea Lion is #7F8793. In RGB it's rgb(127, 135, 147), and in CMYK it's cmyk(14%, 8%, 0%, 42%).

What colors go well with Sea Lion?

Sea Lion pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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