Color Palettes

Iron gray color

A dark gray with a faint cool tone, like raw iron. It works as a softer alternative to black for suits, trims, cabinets and tech products.

Also known as: Iron.

The hex code for iron gray is #48494B. In RGB it is rgb(72, 73, 75), in HSL hsl(220, 2%, 29%) and in CMYK 4, 3, 0, 71.

See it in real life

Pick a color to pair it with and see how it looks on clothes, interiors and design.

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About iron gray

Iron gray (#48494B) is a neutral, dark, almost unsaturated color. It belongs to the grays family. It mixes 72 red, 73 green and 75 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in menswear, furniture, tech.

Swatch of Iron gray with its shades from light to dark · #48494B
Iron gray · #48494B

Iron gray shades and tints

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

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Iron gray outfits: palettes by season

Outfit palettes with iron gray or a very close shade, each with 8 outfits to copy.

OfficeFall · MenQuiet luxuryWinter · MenMinimalistWinter · Men

Iron gray color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Iron gray
Analogous palette · Iron gray
Complementary palette · Iron gray
Triadic palette · Iron gray
With neutrals palette · Iron gray
With an accent palette · Iron gray

Iron gray contrast with text

White textContrast 9.0:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 2.3:1 · Not recommended

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

CSS code

:root {
  --iron-gray: #48494B;
  --iron-gray-rgb: 72, 73, 75;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--iron-gray); }
.text { color: var(--iron-gray); }

Colors similar to iron gray

Jet blackGunmetal grayTaupeAnthracite

Themed palettes with this color

More grays

GrayLight grayDark graySilverCharcoal graySlate grayAsh grayPearl grayOxford grayGraphiteTaupeSteel grayLead graySmoke grayStone grayPlatinumBlue grayGreigeGunmetal grayPewterCool grayDove grayGainsboroLight slate gray
Swatch of Iron gray with its shades from light to dark · #48494B
Swatch of Iron gray with its shades from light to dark · #48494B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for iron gray?

The hex code for iron gray is #48494B. In RGB it is rgb(72, 73, 75), in HSL hsl(220, 2%, 29%) and in CMYK 4, 3, 0, 71.

What is the complementary color of iron gray?

Its complement on the color wheel is #4B4A48, close to iron gray. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on iron gray?

Yes. The contrast with white is 9.0:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).