Shadows
Also known as: Iron-ic , Up in Smoke , Lunar Basalt , Molten Lead
Quietly quiet and sophisticated, Shadows is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep in minimal interfaces and architecture. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 5.22:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Shadows color codes
- HEX
- #6B6D6A
- RGB
- rgb(107, 109, 106)
- RGBA
- rgba(107, 109, 106, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(100, 1%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(100, 3%, 43%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 57%)
- LAB
- lab(45.8 -1.3 1.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.2% 0.005 134.9)
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 green 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 2.7
- RAL 7005: Mouse grey #6B716F · ΔE 2.4 · 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 Shadows 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 Shadows
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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 Shadows 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 5.22:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.02:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Shadows background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Shadows
Shadows with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shadows
Shadows triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Armoury #6A6B65 · ΔE 1.8
- Grey Web #616669 · ΔE 4.5
- Batman #656E72 · ΔE 4.7
- Anchovy #756F6B · ΔE 4.7
- Bank Vault #757374 · ΔE 4.7
- Lucky Grey #777777 · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Shadows is closest to Bank Vault .
FAQ
Shadows FAQs
What color is Shadows?
Shadows is a medium gray with the hex code #6B6D6A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 100°, 1% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Shadows?
The hex code for Shadows is #6B6D6A. In RGB it's rgb(107, 109, 106), and in CMYK it's cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 57%).
What colors go well with Shadows?
Shadows pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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