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#181818 · #303030 · #484848 · #484860 · #787890

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

#181818

Ink Black · Black · Jet Black

HEX
#181818
RGB
rgb(24, 24, 24)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 9%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 9%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 91%)
Oklch
oklch(20.9% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalInk Black」· PaintJet Black」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#303030

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#303030
RGB
rgb(48, 48, 48)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 19%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 81%)
Oklch
oklch(30.9% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalDark Cyan」· PaintDark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#484848

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Charcoal

HEX
#484848
RGB
rgb(72, 72, 72)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 28%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 72%)
Oklch
oklch(40.2% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalDark Cyan」· PaintCharcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#484860

Deep Indigo · DarkSlateGray · Prussian Blue

HEX
#484860
RGB
rgb(72, 72, 96)
HSL
hsl(240, 14%, 33%)
HSB
hsb(240, 25%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 25%, 0%, 62%)
Oklch
oklch(41.2% 0.040 284.5)

TraditionalDeep Indigo」· PaintPrussian Blue」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#787890

Deep Indigo · SlateGray · Navy Blue

HEX
#787890
RGB
rgb(120, 120, 144)
HSL
hsl(240, 10%, 52%)
HSB
hsb(240, 17%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 17%, 0%, 44%)
Oklch
oklch(58.1% 0.037 285.2)

TraditionalDeep Indigo」· PaintNavy Blue」· Creative Blush Sunrise

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

181818
171717

Analogous

171717
181818
171717

Triadic

181818
171717
171717

Split-Comp.

181818
171717
171717

Tetradic

181818
171717
171717
171717

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

181818
303030
484848
484860
787890
1.3
Fail
1.9
Fail
2.0
Fail
4.1
AA Large
1.3
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.5
Fail
3.1
AA Large
1.9
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.0
Fail
2.1
Fail
2.0
Fail
1.5
Fail
1.0
Fail
2.1
Fail
4.1
AA Large
3.1
AA Large
2.1
Fail
2.1
Fail
White BG
17.8AAA
13.2AAA
9.1AAA
8.9AAA
4.3AA Large
Black BG
1.2Fail
1.6Fail
2.3Fail
2.4Fail
4.9AA

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

181818
303030
484848
48485A
78788A

Deuteranopia

181818
303030
484848
484859
787889

Tritanopia

181818
303030
484848
485655
788685

Achromatopsia

181818
303030
484848
4B4B4B
7B7B7B

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#181818

Dark
Light

#303030

Dark
Light

#484848

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #181818;
  --color-2: #303030;
  --color-3: #484848;
  --color-4: #484860;
  --color-5: #787890;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #181818;
$color-2: #303030;
$color-3: #484848;
$color-4: #484860;
$color-5: #787890;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#181818',
  'brand-2': '#303030',
  'brand-3': '#484848',
  'brand-4': '#484860',
  'brand-5': '#787890',
}

RGB Array

[24, 24, 24], [48, 48, 48], [72, 72, 72], [72, 72, 96], [120, 120, 144]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This general-style palette of #181818, #303030, #484848, #484860, #787890 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: #181818; --color-2: #303030; --color-3: #484848; --color-4: #484860; --color-5: #787890. 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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