Statuary
Also known as: Coastal Sea Fog, Silent Film, Castlegate, Network Grey
Statuary is what happens when gray turns soft and muted. The effect is balanced and versatile, made for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a gray keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 8.31:1 on black clears AA.
Statuary color codes
- HEX
- #9EA4A5
- RGB
- rgb(158, 164, 165)
- RGBA
- rgba(158, 164, 165, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(189, 4%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(189, 4%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(66.9 -2.1 -1.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.4% 0.007 208.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 7040 — Window grey#9DA3A6 · ΔE 1.2 · 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 Statuary 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 Statuary
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Statuary 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 2.53:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.31:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Statuary background: #000000
Palettes featuring Statuary
Statuary with its complement
Soft neighbors of Statuary
Statuary triad
Similar colors
- Quicksilver#A6A6A6 · ΔE 3.1
- Walrus#999B9B · ΔE 3.2
- Pigeon#A9AFAA · ΔE 4.5
- Cathedral#ACAAA7 · ΔE 4.7
- Casper#AAB5B8 · ΔE 5.1
- Grey Area#8F9394 · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Statuary is closest to Quicksilver.
Statuary FAQs
What color is Statuary?
Statuary is a medium gray with the hex code #9EA4A5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 189°, 4% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Statuary?
The hex code for Statuary is #9EA4A5. In RGB it's rgb(158, 164, 165), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 35%).
What colors go well with Statuary?
Statuary pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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