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#181816 · #444932 · #5F5B58 · #6C707B · #8E94A4

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

#181816

Ink Black · Black · Jet Black

HEX
#181816
RGB
rgb(24, 24, 22)
HSL
hsl(60, 4%, 9%)
HSB
hsb(60, 8%, 9%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 8%, 91%)
Oklch
oklch(20.8% 0.004 106.7)

TraditionalInk Black」· PaintJet Black」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#444932

Grass Green · DarkSlateGray · Forest Green

HEX
#444932
RGB
rgb(68, 73, 50)
HSL
hsl(73, 19%, 24%)
HSB
hsb(73, 32%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(7%, 0%, 32%, 71%)
Oklch
oklch(39.4% 0.037 118.1)

TraditionalGrass Green」· PaintForest Green」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#5F5B58

Ink Gray · DimGray · Charcoal

HEX
#5F5B58
RGB
rgb(95, 91, 88)
HSL
hsl(26, 4%, 36%)
HSB
hsb(26, 7%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 63%)
Oklch
oklch(47.4% 0.007 59.5)

TraditionalInk Gray」· PaintCharcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#6C707B

Ink Gray · DimGray · Warm Gray

HEX
#6C707B
RGB
rgb(108, 112, 123)
HSL
hsl(224, 6%, 45%)
HSB
hsb(224, 12%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 9%, 0%, 52%)
Oklch
oklch(54.5% 0.018 269.8)

TraditionalInk Gray」· PaintWarm Gray」· Creative Urban Concrete

#8E94A4

Azure · LightSlateGray · Navy Blue

HEX
#8E94A4
RGB
rgb(142, 148, 164)
HSL
hsl(224, 11%, 60%)
HSB
hsb(224, 13%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 10%, 0%, 36%)
Oklch
oklch(66.7% 0.025 269.3)

TraditionalAzure」· PaintNavy Blue」· Creative Blush Sunrise

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

181816
161618

Analogous

181716
181816
171816

Triadic

181816
161818
181618

Split-Comp.

181816
161718
171618

Tetradic

181816
161817
161618
181617

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

181816
444932
5F5B58
6C707B
8E94A4
1.9
Fail
2.6
Fail
3.6
AA Large
5.9
AA
1.9
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.9
Fail
3.1
AA Large
2.6
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.4
Fail
2.2
Fail
3.6
AA Large
1.9
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.6
Fail
5.9
AA
3.1
AA Large
2.2
Fail
1.6
Fail
White BG
17.8AAA
9.4AAA
6.7AA
5.0AA
3.0AA Large
Black BG
1.2Fail
2.2Fail
3.1AA Large
4.2AA Large
6.9AA

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

181816
464638
5D5D59
6E6E78
9191A0

Deuteranopia

181817
464639
5E5E59
6E6D78
90909F

Tritanopia

181717
443C3D
5F5959
6C7676
8E9D9C

Achromatopsia

181818
454545
5C5C5C
707070
949494

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#181816

Dark
Light

#444932

Dark
Light

#5F5B58

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #181816;
  --color-2: #444932;
  --color-3: #5f5b58;
  --color-4: #6c707b;
  --color-5: #8e94a4;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #181816;
$color-2: #444932;
$color-3: #5f5b58;
$color-4: #6c707b;
$color-5: #8e94a4;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#181816',
  'brand-2': '#444932',
  'brand-3': '#5f5b58',
  'brand-4': '#6c707b',
  'brand-5': '#8e94a4',
}

RGB Array

[24, 24, 22], [68, 73, 50], [95, 91, 88], [108, 112, 123], [142, 148, 164]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This general-style palette of #181816, #444932, #5F5B58, #6C707B, #8E94A4 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: #181816; --color-2: #444932; --color-3: #5f5b58; --color-4: #6c707b; --color-5: #8e94a4. 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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