Nickel color

A medium gray with a metallic look, like the metal nickel. It is common in bathroom fixtures, hardware and industrial-style decor.

Also known as: Nickel gray.

Nickel · #727472

About nickel

Nickel (#727472) is a neutral, mid-tone, almost unsaturated color. It belongs to the grays family. It mixes 114 red, 116 green and 114 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fixtures, hardware, industrial.

Nickel shades and tints

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

Nickel color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Lead gray

Analogous

TriadicClose to: Lead gray

Split complementaryClose to: Lead gray

TetradicClose to: Lead gray

Nickel color palettes

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

Monochromatic palette · Nickel

Analogous palette · Nickel

Complementary palette · Nickel

Triadic palette · Nickel

With neutrals palette · Nickel

With an accent palette · Nickel

Nickel contrast with text

White textContrast 4.7:1 · AA

Black textContrast 4.5:1 · AA large text

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

CSS code

:root {
  --nickel: #727472;
  --nickel-rgb: 114, 116, 114;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--nickel); }
.text { color: var(--nickel); }

Colors similar to nickel

Dove gray Lead gray Steel gray Gray Smoke gray Taupe gray Gunmetal gray Stone gray Slate gray Dark gray

Themed palettes with this color

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for nickel?

The hex code for nickel is #727472. In RGB it is rgb(114, 116, 114), in HSL hsl(120, 1%, 45%) and in CMYK 2, 0, 2, 55.

What is the complementary color of nickel?

Its complement on the color wheel is #747274, close to lead gray. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on nickel?

Yes. The contrast with white is 4.7:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).