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#171717 · #36373F · #3A5B5E · #557578 · #A48580

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

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

ProfoundPremiumWarmCool

Industry INDUSTRY

FinanceLuxury

UI Context UI CONTEXT

Dark ThemeCorporateData Visualization

Color Details Color Details

#171717

Ink Black · Black · Jet Black

HEX
#171717
RGB
rgb(23, 23, 23)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 9%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 9%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 91%)
Oklch
oklch(20.5% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalInk Black」· PaintJet Black」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#36373F

Indigo · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#36373F
RGB
rgb(54, 55, 63)
HSL
hsl(233, 8%, 23%)
HSB
hsb(233, 14%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 13%, 0%, 75%)
Oklch
oklch(33.9% 0.014 280.0)

TraditionalIndigo」· PaintDark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#3A5B5E

Slate Blue · DarkSlateGray · Mint Ice

HEX
#3A5B5E
RGB
rgb(58, 91, 94)
HSL
hsl(185, 24%, 30%)
HSB
hsb(185, 38%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(38%, 3%, 0%, 63%)
Oklch
oklch(44.7% 0.039 203.1)

TraditionalSlate Blue」· PaintMint Ice」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#557578

Slate Blue · DimGray · Mint Ice

HEX
#557578
RGB
rgb(85, 117, 120)
HSL
hsl(185, 17%, 40%)
HSB
hsb(185, 29%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 3%, 0%, 53%)
Oklch
oklch(53.9% 0.037 203.4)

TraditionalSlate Blue」· PaintMint Ice」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#A48580

Crimson · Gray · Passion Red

HEX
#A48580
RGB
rgb(164, 133, 128)
HSL
hsl(8, 17%, 57%)
HSB
hsb(8, 22%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 22%, 36%)
Oklch
oklch(64.4% 0.039 28.8)

TraditionalCrimson」· PaintPassion Red」· Creative Blush Sunrise

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

171717
171717

Analogous

171717
171717
171717

Triadic

171717
171717
171717

Split-Comp.

171717
171717
171717

Tetradic

171717
171717
171717
171717

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

171717
36373F
3A5B5E
557578
A48580
1.5
Fail
2.4
Fail
3.6
AA Large
5.3
AA
1.5
Fail
1.6
Fail
2.4
Fail
3.5
AA Large
2.4
Fail
1.6
Fail
1.5
Fail
2.2
Fail
3.6
AA Large
2.4
Fail
1.5
Fail
1.5
Fail
5.3
AA
3.5
AA Large
2.2
Fail
1.5
Fail
White BG
17.9AAA
11.8AAA
7.4AAA
5.0AA
3.4AA Large
Black BG
1.2Fail
1.8Fail
2.8Fail
4.2AA Large
6.2AA

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

171717
36363D
48495D
636377
979681

Deuteranopia

171717
36363D
46445D
615F77
989B82

Tritanopia

171717
363C3B
3C5D5D
577777
A28282

Achromatopsia

171717
383838
515151
6C6C6C
8E8E8E

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#171717

Dark
Light

#36373F

Dark
Light

#3A5B5E

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #171717;
  --color-2: #36373f;
  --color-3: #3a5b5e;
  --color-4: #557578;
  --color-5: #a48580;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #171717;
$color-2: #36373f;
$color-3: #3a5b5e;
$color-4: #557578;
$color-5: #a48580;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#171717',
  'brand-2': '#36373f',
  'brand-3': '#3a5b5e',
  'brand-4': '#557578',
  'brand-5': '#a48580',
}

RGB Array

[23, 23, 23], [54, 55, 63], [58, 91, 94], [85, 117, 120], [164, 133, 128]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This general-style palette of #171717, #36373F, #3A5B5E, #557578, #A48580 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: #171717; --color-2: #36373f; --color-3: #3a5b5e; --color-4: #557578; --color-5: #a48580. 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 general-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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