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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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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