Steel gray color

A medium gray with a cool sheen, like unpolished steel. It conveys strength and precision. It's used in industrial brands, tools and streetwear.

Also known as: steel grey.

Steel gray · #71797E

About steel gray

Steel gray (#71797E) is a neutral, mid-tone, almost unsaturated color. It belongs to the grays family. It mixes 113 red, 121 green and 126 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in industrial, tech, fashion.

Steel gray shades and tints

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

Steel gray color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Nickel

AnalogousClose to: Lead gray

TriadicClose to: Lead gray, Smoke gray

Split complementaryClose to: Dove gray, Nickel

TetradicClose to: Lead gray, Nickel, Smoke gray

Steel gray color palettes

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

Monochromatic palette · Steel gray

Analogous palette · Steel gray

Complementary palette · Steel gray

Triadic palette · Steel gray

With neutrals palette · Steel gray

With an accent palette · Steel gray

Steel gray contrast with text

White textContrast 4.4:1 · AA large text

Black textContrast 4.7:1 · AA

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

CSS code

:root {
  --steel-gray: #71797E;
  --steel-gray-rgb: 113, 121, 126;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--steel-gray); }
.text { color: var(--steel-gray); }

Colors similar to steel gray

Lead gray Nickel Gray Dove gray Slate gray Taupe gray Smoke gray Light slate gray Gunmetal gray Pewter

Themed palettes with this color

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for steel gray?

The hex code for steel gray is #71797E. In RGB it is rgb(113, 121, 126), in HSL hsl(203, 5%, 47%) and in CMYK 10, 4, 0, 51.

What is the complementary color of steel gray?

Its complement on the color wheel is #7E7671, close to nickel. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on steel gray?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 4.4:1, while with black it is 4.7:1.