Trout
Also known as: Chimney , Urbanite , Blindfold , Eshin Grey
Few grays feel this muted. Trout leans neutral and quiet and sophisticated, which points it toward minimal interfaces and architecture. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Trout maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (7.84:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Trout color codes
- HEX
- #4C5356
- RGB
- rgb(76, 83, 86)
- RGBA
- rgba(76, 83, 86, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(198, 6%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(198, 12%, 34%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(12%, 3%, 0%, 66%)
- LAB
- lab(34.7 -2.4 -2.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.7% 0.010 225.3)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 9.2
- RAL 7015: Slate grey #51565C · ΔE 2.7 · 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 Trout 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Trout
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Trout by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 7.84:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.68:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Trout background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Trout
Trout with its complement
Soft neighbors of Trout
Trout triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Obsidian #445055 · ΔE 2.6
- Witchcraft #474C50 · ΔE 2.6
- Dead Forest #434B4F · ΔE 2.9
- Dark Space #414A4C · ΔE 3.5
- Stone Cold #555555 · ΔE 3.9
- Crucible #555B59 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Trout is closest to Matterhorn .
FAQ
Trout FAQs
What color is Trout?
Trout is a dark gray with the hex code #4C5356. In HSL terms it has a hue of 198°, 6% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Trout?
The hex code for Trout is #4C5356. In RGB it's rgb(76, 83, 86), and in CMYK it's cmyk(12%, 3%, 0%, 66%).
What colors go well with Trout?
Trout pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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