COLOR
#797C7D
≈ Ironside
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On white
Aa
4.21:1
AA · large text
On black
Aa
4.16:1
AA · large text
Best text on this color
Aa#FFFFFF(4.21:1)
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Normal vision#797C7D
Protanopia#7B7C7D
Deuteranopia#7B7B7D
Tritanopia#787C7C
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Ironside is an easy neutral to build around — combine it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point, plus a tint or shade of itself for depth.
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Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Ironside — meaning & where to use it
Ironside is a rich, mid-toned neutral — calm, versatile and understated. It works well for backgrounds, typography and minimalist, editorial layouts where colour should recede. Pair it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point.
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