Rocket Metallic

HEX: #8A7F80 | Modern Palette

On White
3.87:1
FAIL
On Black
5.43:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#8A7F80
RGB
138, 127, 128
HSL
354°, 7% ,54%
CMYK
0, 7.97, 7.25, 45.88

About Rocket Metallic

Rocket Metallic (#8A7F80) is a color with RGB(138, 127, 128) and HSL(354.55°, 7.97%, 54.12%). It is commonly associated with Minimal moods. In design, it fits Monochrome, Muted styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Border. Its complementary color is #7F8A89, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #808A7F and #7F808A. The name comes from Rocket Metallic (English).

  • HEX: #8A7F80
  • RGB: 138, 127, 128
  • HSL: 354.55°, 7.97%, 54.12%
  • Mood: Minimal
  • Style: Monochrome, Muted
  • Use case: Text, Background, Border
  • Complementary color: #7F8A89
  • Triadic colors: #808A7F, #7F808A
  • The name comes from Rocket Metallic (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #8A7F80 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Minimal
Style
Monochrome Muted
Use case
Text Background Border

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #828280
Protanopia #808080
Tritanopia #8A7F7F
Achromatopsia #828282

Frequently Asked Questions

Rocket Metallic (#8A7F80) is a color with RGB(138, 127, 128) and HSL(354.55°, 7.97%, 54.12%).

#8A7F80 pairs strongly with #7F8A89 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#8A7F80 is suitable for Text, Background, Border and works well with Monochrome, Muted styles.

#8A7F80 is commonly associated with Minimal.

The name Rocket Metallic is linked to Rocket Metallic from English, meaning A metallic grey color reminiscent of the unpainted or lightly painted surfaces of rockets and spacecraft..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Rocket Metallic
Meaning A metallic grey color reminiscent of the unpainted or lightly painted surfaces of rockets and spacecraft.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century - Early 21st Century

History

The color 'Rocket Metallic' is a modern descriptive name for a shade of metallic grey. Its inspiration comes directly from the visual appearance of rockets and spacecraft, which often feature unpainted aluminum, titanium, or other alloys that present a range of metallic greys. These surfaces are chosen for their functional properties (heat resistance, strength, weight) rather than aesthetic color, but their inherent metallic sheen has become iconic. The naming reflects a desire to evoke the high-tech, futuristic, and industrial feel associated with space exploration. It's commonly found in automotive paints, industrial design, and fashion to convey a sense of modernity and sophistication.

First Recorded Use

The specific color name 'Rocket Metallic' likely emerged with the increasing sophistication of color naming in design, automotive, and paint industries, particularly as metallic finishes became more common and nuanced. While the concept of 'rocket grey' or 'spacecraft grey' existed earlier, the precise 'Rocket Metallic' as a named shade would be more recent.

Cultural Associations

Culturally, 'Rocket Metallic' taps into the enduring fascination with space travel, technology, and the future. It evokes images of innovation, precision engineering, and the vastness of space. It's often perceived as sleek, strong, and sophisticated. In design, it can be used to give products a high-tech or premium feel. It's a neutral color, but its metallic quality adds depth and interest, making it more dynamic than a flat grey.

Similar Named Colors
Taupe Gray #8B8589 ΔE 3.23
Cinereous #98817B ΔE 5.75
Gray #808080 ΔE 5.78
Battleship Grey #848482 ΔE 6.48

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #8A7F80;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #8A7F80;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #8A7F80;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #8A7F80,
        #819392
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #8A7F80,
        #819392
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$rocket-metallic: #8A7F80;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$rocket-metallic-r: 138;
$rocket-metallic-g: 127;
$rocket-metallic-b: 128;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $rocket-metallic;
    color: rgba($rocket-metallic-r, $rocket-metallic-g, $rocket-metallic-b, 0.8);
}