Shadows
Also known as: Iron-ic, Up in Smoke, Lunar Basalt, Molten Lead
Shadows brings a neutral and understated feel to any palette. This medium gray is a natural fit for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Shadows
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.22:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.02:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Shadows background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Shadows
Shadows with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shadows
Shadows triad
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.
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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