COLOR
#96999E
≈ Grisaille
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On white
Aa
2.86:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
6.12:1
Passes AA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(6.12:1)
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Normal vision#96999E
Protanopia#97999E
Deuteranopia#97989E
Tritanopia#949A9B
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Open in scheme generator →Colors that go with Grisaille
Grisaille 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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Grisaille — meaning & where to use it
Grisaille is a bright 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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