COLOR
#9F8A8A
≈ Sphinx
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On white
Aa
3.24:1
AA · large text
On black
Aa
5.40:1
Passes AA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(5.40:1)
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Normal vision#9F8A8A
Protanopia#8D8D8A
Deuteranopia#92908A
Tritanopia#A4888A
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Colors that go with Sphinx
Sphinx 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.
Sphinx — meaning & where to use it
Sphinx 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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