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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.66:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Tin background: #000000
Palettes featuring Tin
Tin with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tin
Tin triad
Similar colors
- Pedigrey#8F8E8C · ΔE 1.5
- Grey Area#8F9394 · ΔE 2.1
- Flint Rock#989493 · ΔE 2.4
- Walrus#999B9B · ΔE 3.3
- Gull#918C8F · ΔE 3.7
- Jumbo#878785 · ΔE 3.7
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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