Cadet gray color

A medium gray with a blue tone, linked to military cadet uniforms. It works well in uniforms, menswear and calm color schemes.

Also known as: Cadet grey.

Cadet gray · #91A3B0

About cadet gray

Cadet gray (#91A3B0) is a cool, mid-tone, muted color. It belongs to the grays family. It mixes 145 red, 163 green and 176 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in uniforms, menswear, neutral.

Cadet gray shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Cadet gray color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Warm gray

AnalogousClose to: Ash gray, Cool gray

TriadicClose to: Pastel purple, Sage green

Split complementaryClose to: Dusty rose, Khaki

TetradicClose to: Dusty lavender, Warm gray, Sage green

Cadet gray color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Cadet gray

Analogous palette · Cadet gray

Complementary palette · Cadet gray

Triadic palette · Cadet gray

With neutrals palette · Cadet gray

With an accent palette · Cadet gray

Cadet gray contrast with text

White textContrast 2.6:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 8.1:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --cadet-gray: #91A3B0;
  --cadet-gray-rgb: 145, 163, 176;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--cadet-gray); }
.text { color: var(--cadet-gray); }

Colors similar to cadet gray

Dusty blue Pewter Cool gray Light slate gray Chambray blue Pastel blue Heather gray Blue gray Slate gray French gray

Themed palettes with this color

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for cadet gray?

The hex code for cadet gray is #91A3B0. In RGB it is rgb(145, 163, 176), in HSL hsl(205, 16%, 63%) and in CMYK 18, 7, 0, 31.

What is the complementary color of cadet gray?

Its complement on the color wheel is #B09E91, close to warm gray. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on cadet gray?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.6:1, while with black it is 8.1:1.