Tin

Also known as: Nickel, Cool Ashes, Grey Shingle, Wet Weather

As a medium take on gray, Tin carries balanced and versatile energy that suits neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Tin plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.66:1), but avoid it as text on white.

Tin color codes

HEX
#919191
RGB
rgb(145, 145, 145)
RGBA
rgba(145, 145, 145, 1)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 57%)
HSV
hsv(0, 0%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 43%)
LAB
lab(60.2 0.0 0.0)
OKLCH
oklch(65.7% 0.000 0.0)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 6.1
  • RAL 9007 — Grey aluminium#8F8F8C · ΔE 1.9 · 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 Tin 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 Tin

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Tin 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 3.15:1

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Aa — on black

contrast 6.66:1

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Best text color on a Tin background: #000000

Palettes featuring Tin

Tin with its complement

Soft neighbors of Tin

Tin triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Tin is closest to Pedigrey.

Tin FAQs

What color is Tin?

Tin is a medium gray with the hex code #919191. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 57% lightness.

What is the hex code for Tin?

The hex code for Tin is #919191. In RGB it's rgb(145, 145, 145), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 43%).

What colors go well with Tin?

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

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