Trout
Also known as: Chimney, Urbanite, Blindfold, Eshin Grey
As a rich take on gray, Trout carries quiet and sophisticated energy that suits 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Trout
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.84:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.68:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Trout background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Trout
Trout with its complement
Soft neighbors of Trout
Trout triad
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.
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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