Tuna
Also known as: Cyberspace, Black Bay, Salem Black, Steel Grey
Part of the gray family, Tuna pairs a rich base with a neutral and understated presence — ideal for minimal interfaces and architecture. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a gray keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (9.04:1, passes WCAG AA).
Tuna color codes
- HEX
- #46494E
- RGB
- rgb(70, 73, 78)
- RGBA
- rgba(70, 73, 78, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(218, 5%, 29%)
- HSV
- hsv(218, 10%, 31%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(10%, 6%, 0%, 69%)
- LAB
- lab(30.9 -0.4 -3.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.4% 0.009 260.7)
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 11.9
- RAL 7024 — Graphite grey#474A50 · ΔE 0.7 · 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 Tuna 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 Tuna
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Tuna 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 9.04:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.32:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Tuna background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Tuna
Tuna with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tuna
Tuna triad
Similar colors
- Witchcraft#474C50 · ΔE 1.7
- Stargazing#414549 · ΔE 1.7
- Isolation#494D55 · ΔE 2.1
- Dead Forest#434B4F · ΔE 3.0
- Arsenic#3B444B · ΔE 3.6
- Magnet#525054 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Tuna is closest to Onyx.
Tuna FAQs
What color is Tuna?
Tuna is a dark gray with the hex code #46494E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 218°, 5% saturation, and 29% lightness.
What is the hex code for Tuna?
The hex code for Tuna is #46494E. In RGB it's rgb(70, 73, 78), and in CMYK it's cmyk(10%, 6%, 0%, 69%).
What colors go well with Tuna?
Tuna pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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