Walkway
Also known as: Sugar Tree , Artist’s Shadow , Sugilite , Heather Plume
Expect quiet and sophisticated associations from Walkway, a soft gray suited to minimal interfaces and architecture. 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.
Reference
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)
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 warm
subtle pink 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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Walkway
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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 Walkway 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 2.77:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.59:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Walkway background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Walkway
Walkway with its complement
Soft neighbors of Walkway
Walkway triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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