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#000000 · #28272C · #383838 · #2A302E · #2B231D

dark

A 5-color dark palette · Complete color analysis and application guide

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

ProfoundPremiumWarmCool

Industry INDUSTRY

FinanceLuxury

UI Context UI CONTEXT

Dark ThemeCorporate

Color Details Color Details

#000000

Ink Black · Black · Jet Black

HEX
#000000
RGB
rgb(0, 0, 0)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 0%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 0%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 100%)
Oklch
oklch(0.0% 0.000 0.0)

TraditionalInk Black」· PaintJet Black」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#28272C

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#28272C
RGB
rgb(40, 39, 44)
HSL
hsl(252, 6%, 16%)
HSB
hsb(252, 11%, 17%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 11%, 0%, 83%)
Oklch
oklch(27.6% 0.009 295.0)

TraditionalDark Cyan」· PaintDark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#383838

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#383838
RGB
rgb(56, 56, 56)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 22%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 78%)
Oklch
oklch(34.1% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalDark Cyan」· PaintDark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#2A302E

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#2A302E
RGB
rgb(42, 48, 46)
HSL
hsl(160, 7%, 18%)
HSB
hsb(160, 13%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 0%, 4%, 81%)
Oklch
oklch(30.3% 0.009 173.7)

TraditionalDark Cyan」· PaintDark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#2B231D

Tangerine · Black · Cinnamon

HEX
#2B231D
RGB
rgb(43, 35, 29)
HSL
hsl(26, 19%, 14%)
HSB
hsb(26, 33%, 17%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 33%, 83%)
Oklch
oklch(26.3% 0.016 58.8)

TraditionalTangerine」· PaintCinnamon」· Creative Blush Sunrise

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

000000
000000

Analogous

000000
000000
000000

Triadic

000000
000000
000000

Split-Comp.

000000
000000
000000

Tetradic

000000
000000
000000
000000

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

000000
28272C
383838
2A302E
2B231D
1.4
Fail
1.8
Fail
1.6
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.3
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.8
Fail
1.3
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.3
Fail
1.6
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.3
Fail
1.1
Fail
White BG
21.0AAA
14.8AAA
11.7AAA
13.5AAA
15.4AAA
Black BG
1.0Fail
1.4Fail
1.8Fail
1.6Fail
1.4Fail

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

000000
28282B
383838
2D2D2E
28271E

Deuteranopia

000000
28282B
383838
2C2C2F
28291F

Tritanopia

000000
282A2A
383838
2A2F2F
2B2020

Achromatopsia

000000
282828
383838
2E2E2E
252525

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#000000

Dark
Light

#28272C

Dark
Light

#383838

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #000000;
  --color-2: #28272c;
  --color-3: #383838;
  --color-4: #2a302e;
  --color-5: #2b231d;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #000000;
$color-2: #28272c;
$color-3: #383838;
$color-4: #2a302e;
$color-5: #2b231d;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#000000',
  'brand-2': '#28272c',
  'brand-3': '#383838',
  'brand-4': '#2a302e',
  'brand-5': '#2b231d',
}

RGB Array

[0, 0, 0], [40, 39, 44], [56, 56, 56], [42, 48, 46], [43, 35, 29]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This dark-style palette of #000000, #28272C, #383838, #2A302E, #2B231D is ideal for: brand design, premium product pages, magazine layouts, tech websites, dark mode UIs, game UIs. Low-saturation colors convey a sophisticated, premium feel. It is a classic and elegant choice among 5-color palettes.

How to use this palette in CSS or frontend projects?

Copy the CSS variables directly: --color-1: #000000; --color-2: #28272c; --color-3: #383838; --color-4: #2a302e; --color-5: #2b231d. LangColor editor supports one-click export to CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON and more. Click the "Export" button to choose your format.

What UI/UX design tips apply to this palette?

Dark tones work well as backgrounds; pair with light text for readability. Use the brightest color for CTA buttons and interactive elements. Use the "Contrast Matrix" tool in LangColor editor to check WCAG accessibility levels for every color pair.

Which industries or brands suit this palette?

This dark-style 5-color scheme is especially suited for finance, legal, luxury industries. Restrained colors convey professionalism and trust. Click "AI Analysis" in the editor for more detailed brand color suggestions.

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