Zinc
Also known as: Greylac , Storm Break , Gourmet Mushroom , Purpura
On screen, Zinc registers as quiet and sophisticated: a medium gray at home in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.17:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Zinc color codes
- HEX
- #92898A
- RGB
- rgb(146, 137, 138)
- RGBA
- rgba(146, 137, 138, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(353, 4%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(353, 6%, 57%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 5%, 43%)
- LAB
- lab(57.9 3.6 0.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.8% 0.011 9.7)
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 red 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: gray #808080 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 7036: Platinum grey #9A9697 · ΔE 4.7 · 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 Zinc 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 Zinc
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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 Zinc 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 3.40:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.17:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Zinc background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Zinc
Zinc with its complement
Soft neighbors of Zinc
Zinc triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Gull #918C8F · ΔE 2.2
- Flint Rock #989493 · ΔE 4.4
- Pedigrey #8F8E8C · ΔE 5.0
- Tin #919191 · ΔE 5.2
- Petrified #8B8680 · ΔE 5.2
- Walkway #A3999C · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Zinc is closest to Grey Area .
FAQ
Zinc FAQs
What color is Zinc?
Zinc is a medium gray with the hex code #92898A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 353°, 4% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Zinc?
The hex code for Zinc is #92898A. In RGB it's rgb(146, 137, 138), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 5%, 43%).
What colors go well with Zinc?
Zinc pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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