Grisaille

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Steely Grey

  #90979B

• Dark Ages

  #9698A3

• Dusky Mood

  #979BA8

• Happy Cement

  #979EA1

• Too Big to Whale

  #9596A4

• Lost at Sea

  #8D9CA7

• Grey Area

  #8F9394

• Nuts and Bolts

  #898C92

About Grisaille

Grisaille sits at oklch(0.674 0.014 255.5) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #91979F 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 Grisaille?

#91979F — also oklch(0.674 0.014 255.5) and Lab 62.16 -1.02 -5.01.

Can I use Grisaille for text on white?

On white: 2.94:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 56. On dark ink: 6.06:1 (AA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.