What is the hex code for Earl Grey?

Earl Grey is #A6978A (oklch(0.686 0.026 63.3) in OKLCH, Lab 63.52 4.08 8.99).

Is Earl Grey readable on white?

Against white, Earl Grey measures 2.83:1 WCAG (Fail) and APCA Lc 54. Against #0F172A: 6.30:1, AA.

How do I use Earl Grey in Colorise Pro?

Open Earl Grey in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #A6978A to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #A6978A

Earl Grey

#A6978A

oklch(0.686 0.026 63.3)

Lab 63.52 4.08 8.99

HEX

#A6978A

OKLCH

oklch(0.686 0.026 63.3)

CIE Lab

63.52 4.08 8.99

RGB

166 151 138

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Readability

On white

2.83:1 · Lc 54

Fail

On #0F172A

6.30:1 · Lc 46

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Earl Grey

Earl Grey sits at oklch(0.686 0.026 63.3) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #A6978A in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Earl Grey?: #A6978A — also oklch(0.686 0.026 63.3) and Lab 63.52 4.08 8.99.
Can I use Earl Grey for text on white?: On white: 2.83:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 54. On dark ink: 6.30:1 (AA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #A6978A

Earl Grey

#A6978A

oklch(0.686 0.026 63.3)

Lab 63.52 4.08 8.99

HEX

#A6978A

OKLCH

oklch(0.686 0.026 63.3)

CIE Lab

63.52 4.08 8.99

RGB

166 151 138

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

2.83:1 · Lc 54

Fail

On #0F172A

6.30:1 · Lc 46

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Earl Grey

FAQ

What is the hex code for Earl Grey?: #A6978A — also oklch(0.686 0.026 63.3) and Lab 63.52 4.08 8.99.
Can I use Earl Grey for text on white?: On white: 2.83:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 54. On dark ink: 6.30:1 (AA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.