Warm Ashes
Also known as: Serious Grey, Destiny, Amethyst Ice, Greyish
Warm Ashes is what happens when gray turns pale and muted. The effect is quiet and sophisticated, made for architecture and editorial layouts. Warm Ashes plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.83:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Warm Ashes color codes
- HEX
- #CFC9C7
- RGB
- rgb(207, 201, 199)
- RGBA
- rgba(207, 201, 199, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(15, 8%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(15, 4%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(81.4 1.9 1.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.0% 0.007 39.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightgray#D3D3D3 · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Warm Ashes works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Warm Ashes
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Warm Ashes 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 1.64:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.83:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Warm Ashes background: #000000
Palettes featuring Warm Ashes
Warm Ashes with its complement
Soft neighbors of Warm Ashes
Warm Ashes triad
Similar colors
- Silver-Tongued#CDC7C7 · ΔE 1.2
- Dim#C8C2BE · ΔE 2.1
- Silverback#CBCBCB · ΔE 2.9
- Argento#CECAC3 · ΔE 3.1
- Concrete#D2D1CD · ΔE 3.5
- Pinball#D3D3D3 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Warm Ashes is closest to Metallic.
Warm Ashes FAQs
What color is Warm Ashes?
Warm Ashes is a light gray with the hex code #CFC9C7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 15°, 8% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Warm Ashes?
The hex code for Warm Ashes is #CFC9C7. In RGB it's rgb(207, 201, 199), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 19%).
What colors go well with Warm Ashes?
Warm Ashes pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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