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Gibraltar Cliffs

#8F9999

RGB 143, 153, 153 · HSL 180°, 5%, 58% · CMYK 7, 0, 0, 40

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Gibraltar Cliffs pulls into the mid-tone end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 5%, 58%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.

Color Codes

HEX#8F9999
RGB143, 153, 153
HSL180°, 5%, 58%
HSV180°, 3%, 58%
CMYK7, 0, 0, 40
Decimal9410969
CSS RGBrgb(143, 153, 153)
CSS HSLhsl(180, 5%, 58%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Gibraltar Cliffs 1587

Blue · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#A9B1B1
#C4CACA
#DFE2E2

Darker

#748181
#5C6666
#444B4B

Saturation

#949494
#8F9999
#6EB9B9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone

Best Uses

wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents

Pairs With

natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

2.92:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

7.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F9999?

#8F9999 is Gibraltar Cliffs, a mid neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #8F9999 warm or cool?

Gibraltar Cliffs reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gibraltar Cliffs?

Gibraltar Cliffs works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.

What colors pair well with Gibraltar Cliffs?

Gibraltar Cliffs pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gibraltar Cliffs?

You can download Gibraltar Cliffs on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the RGB value of #8F9999?

#8F9999 converts to RGB 143, 153, 153.