PG43 #F3F0F1 RGB 243, 240, 241

Purplish Gray No.3 — #F3F0F1

Purplish Gray No.3 is a muted, pale white color with the catalog reference PG43. Its hex value #F3F0F1 makes it useful for work that calls for a pale tone in the white family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.

Color values

Hex value
#F3F0F1
RGB
rgb(243, 240, 241)
HSL
hsl(340°, 11%, 95%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 1%, 5%)

This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.

Markers in this color

Model availability follows the archived chart. Choose a marker to see its documented set contents.

Color harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary

Best uses

Useful for paper highlights, snow, ice highlights, cloud peaks and lightening other colours via paper blending.

Mixing & layering

Layer over Old Grape (V126) for a smooth transition. Pair with Green Gray No.6 (GG65) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Pearl (S180).

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Purplish Gray No.3?
The hex code for Purplish Gray No.3 is #F3F0F1. In RGB that is 243, 240, 241.
What colour is Purplish Gray No.3?
It is a pale white color.
What colours pair well with Purplish Gray No.3?
The direct complement is Green Gray No.6 (GG65). Analogous neighbour: Old Grape (V126).
What is Purplish Gray No.3 used for?
Useful for paper highlights, snow, ice highlights, cloud peaks and lightening other colours via paper blending.

About this colour data

This independent reference separates recorded source data from computed screen values and known physical-colour limitations.

Maintained by
Max Tymoshyn
Data version
finecolour-chart-2018
Reference checked

Recorded data

Printed codes, color labels and model symbols are transcribed from this archived chart. RGB previews are converted from its artwork. This does not establish current availability.

Computed data

RGB display values, previews, and colour relationships are calculated by the website from each stored HEX reference.

Physical colour

A screen preview does not replace a physical swatch; paper, layering, nib condition, lighting, and the display can all change appearance.

Unknowns

This catalog does not establish manufacturing tolerances, laboratory measurements, batch variation, current availability, discontinued or renamed codes, or complete manufacturer product-line coverage.

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