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#000000 · #BDB9BA · #400606 · #383131 · #2E1A1A

dark

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

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

ProfoundPremiumWarm

Industry INDUSTRY

FinanceLuxury

UI Context UI CONTEXT

Dark ThemeCorporateData Visualization

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

#BDB9BA

Silver Gray · Silver · Pearl Gray

HEX
#BDB9BA
RGB
rgb(189, 185, 186)
HSL
hsl(345, 3%, 73%)
HSB
hsb(345, 2%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 26%)
Oklch
oklch(78.9% 0.005 0.0)

TraditionalSilver Gray」· PaintPearl Gray」· Creative Silver Lining

#400606

Vermilion · Black · Deep Berry

HEX
#400606
RGB
rgb(64, 6, 6)
HSL
hsl(0, 83%, 14%)
HSB
hsb(0, 91%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 91%, 91%, 75%)
Oklch
oklch(24.2% 0.088 26.8)

TraditionalVermilion」· PaintDeep Berry」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#383131

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#383131
RGB
rgb(56, 49, 49)
HSL
hsl(0, 7%, 21%)
HSB
hsb(0, 12%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 13%, 78%)
Oklch
oklch(32.1% 0.010 17.7)

TraditionalDark Cyan」· PaintDark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#2E1A1A

Crimson · Black · Deep Berry

HEX
#2E1A1A
RGB
rgb(46, 26, 26)
HSL
hsl(0, 28%, 14%)
HSB
hsb(0, 43%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 43%, 43%, 82%)
Oklch
oklch(24.4% 0.032 19.6)

TraditionalCrimson」· PaintDeep Berry」· 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
BDB9BA
400606
383131
2E1A1A
10.8
AAA
1.2
Fail
1.7
Fail
1.3
Fail
10.8
AAA
8.7
AAA
6.5
AA
8.5
AAA
1.2
Fail
8.7
AAA
1.3
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.7
Fail
6.5
AA
1.3
Fail
1.3
Fail
1.3
Fail
8.5
AAA
1.0
Fail
1.3
Fail
White BG
21.0AAA
1.9Fail
16.8AAA
12.7AAA
16.4AAA
Black BG
1.0Fail
10.8AAA
1.2Fail
1.7Fail
1.3Fail

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

000000
BBBBBA
272606
353531
25251A

Deuteranopia

000000
BCBCBA
2A2F06
353631
27281A

Tritanopia

000000
BDBABA
3D0606
383131
2D1A1A

Achromatopsia

000000
BABABA
171717
333333
202020

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#000000

Dark
Light

#BDB9BA

Dark
Light

#400606

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #000000;
  --color-2: #bdb9ba;
  --color-3: #400606;
  --color-4: #383131;
  --color-5: #2e1a1a;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #000000;
$color-2: #bdb9ba;
$color-3: #400606;
$color-4: #383131;
$color-5: #2e1a1a;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#000000',
  'brand-2': '#bdb9ba',
  'brand-3': '#400606',
  'brand-4': '#383131',
  'brand-5': '#2e1a1a',
}

RGB Array

[0, 0, 0], [189, 185, 186], [64, 6, 6], [56, 49, 49], [46, 26, 26]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This dark-style palette of #000000, #BDB9BA, #400606, #383131, #2E1A1A is ideal for: brand design, premium product pages, magazine layouts, tech websites, dark mode UIs, game UIs, infographics, data visualization, accessible design. Low-saturation colors convey a sophisticated, premium feel. High contrast ensures clear visual hierarchy and readability. 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: #bdb9ba; --color-3: #400606; --color-4: #383131; --color-5: #2e1a1a. 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. High-contrast palettes naturally meet WCAG accessibility standards. 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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