#BAAEA3 Hex Color
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Nightingale Grey is a muted, dusty tone that balances faint orange warmth with a heavy grey cast. It works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color, as large swaths can appear muddy. Because this shade provides excellent contrast with black text, it functions effectively for UI backgrounds. The hex code for Nightingale Grey is #baaea3. Pair it with deep charcoals for a sophisticated, modern look.
Questions about Nightingale Grey
What is the hex code for Nightingale Grey?
Nightingale Grey is #baaea3. In RGB that is rgb(186, 174, 163), in HSL hsl(29, 14%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 12%, 27%.
Is Nightingale Grey #baaea3 suitable for text backgrounds?
Nightingale Grey works exceptionally well for UI backgrounds because its dusty, muted tone offers enough contrast against black text without the harshness of a pure white or light grey. It creates a modern, grounded feel for digital interfaces.
What colors complement Nightingale Grey #baaea3?
This shade pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate tones to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. Because it holds a faint orange warmth, it also harmonizes well with muted earth tones like terracotta for a balanced, natural palette.
Is Nightingale Grey readable on white or black?
Nightingale Grey has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.