Walkway
Also known as: Sugar Tree, Artist’s Shadow, Sugilite, Heather Plume
A muted gray with a neutral and understated character, Walkway works beautifully for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 7.59:1 on black clears AA.
Walkway color codes
- HEX
- #A3999C
- RGB
- rgb(163, 153, 156)
- RGBA
- rgba(163, 153, 156, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(342, 5%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(342, 6%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 4%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(64.2 4.2 -0.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.2% 0.012 357.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 6.9
- RAL 7036 — Platinum grey#9A9697 · ΔE 3.5 · 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 Walkway works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Walkway
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Walkway 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 2.77:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.59:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Walkway background: #000000
Palettes featuring Walkway
Walkway with its complement
Soft neighbors of Walkway
Walkway triad
Similar colors
- Flint Rock#989493 · ΔE 4.5
- Cortex#A99592 · ΔE 4.8
- Nirvana#A2919B · ΔE 5.0
- Gull#918C8F · ΔE 5.2
- Zinc#92898A · ΔE 5.5
- Foggy Plum#B7A5AD · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Walkway is closest to Statuary.
Walkway FAQs
What color is Walkway?
Walkway is a medium gray with the hex code #A3999C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 342°, 5% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Walkway?
The hex code for Walkway is #A3999C. In RGB it's rgb(163, 153, 156), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 4%, 36%).
What colors go well with Walkway?
Walkway pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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