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#191816 · #585E5C · #CE3C4F · #4D4542 · #BA2835

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

#191816

Ink Black · Black · Jet Black

HEX
#191816
RGB
rgb(25, 24, 22)
HSL
hsl(40, 6%, 9%)
HSB
hsb(40, 12%, 10%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 90%)
Oklch
oklch(20.9% 0.004 84.6)

TraditionalInk Black」· PaintJet Black」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#585E5C

Ink Gray · DimGray · Charcoal

HEX
#585E5C
RGB
rgb(88, 94, 92)
HSL
hsl(160, 3%, 36%)
HSB
hsb(160, 6%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 2%, 63%)
Oklch
oklch(47.6% 0.008 174.1)

TraditionalInk Gray」· PaintCharcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#CE3C4F

Crimson · Crimson · Passion Red

HEX
#CE3C4F
RGB
rgb(206, 60, 79)
HSL
hsl(352, 60%, 52%)
HSB
hsb(352, 71%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 71%, 62%, 19%)
Oklch
oklch(57.6% 0.182 17.8)

TraditionalCrimson」· PaintPassion Red」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#4D4542

Tangerine · DarkSlateGray · Charcoal

HEX
#4D4542
RGB
rgb(77, 69, 66)
HSL
hsl(16, 8%, 28%)
HSB
hsb(16, 14%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 14%, 70%)
Oklch
oklch(39.7% 0.012 41.7)

TraditionalTangerine」· PaintCharcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#BA2835

Vermilion · FireBrick · Passion Red

HEX
#BA2835
RGB
rgb(186, 40, 53)
HSL
hsl(355, 65%, 44%)
HSB
hsb(355, 78%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 72%, 27%)
Oklch
oklch(51.8% 0.181 22.1)

TraditionalVermilion」· PaintPassion Red」· Creative Blush Sunrise

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

191816
161618

Analogous

181616
191816
181816

Triadic

191816
161817
171618

Split-Comp.

191816
161818
161618

Tetradic

191816
161816
161618
181618

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

191816
585E5C
CE3C4F
4D4542
BA2835
2.7
Fail
3.7
AA Large
1.9
Fail
2.9
Fail
2.7
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.1
Fail
3.7
AA Large
1.4
Fail
2.0
Fail
1.3
Fail
1.9
Fail
1.4
Fail
2.0
Fail
1.5
Fail
2.9
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.3
Fail
1.5
Fail
White BG
17.7AAA
6.6AA
4.8AA
9.4AAA
6.1AA
Black BG
1.2Fail
3.2AA Large
4.4AA Large
2.2Fail
3.4AA Large

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

191916
5B5B5C
8F8D4A
4A4943
7B7932

Deuteranopia

191917
5A5A5D
97A249
4A4B43
838E31

Tritanopia

191717
585D5D
C74746
4D4343
B32F2F

Achromatopsia

181818
5C5C5C
6A6A6A
474747
555555

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#191816

Dark
Light

#585E5C

Dark
Light

#CE3C4F

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #191816;
  --color-2: #585e5c;
  --color-3: #ce3c4f;
  --color-4: #4d4542;
  --color-5: #ba2835;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #191816;
$color-2: #585e5c;
$color-3: #ce3c4f;
$color-4: #4d4542;
$color-5: #ba2835;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#191816',
  'brand-2': '#585e5c',
  'brand-3': '#ce3c4f',
  'brand-4': '#4d4542',
  'brand-5': '#ba2835',
}

RGB Array

[25, 24, 22], [88, 94, 92], [206, 60, 79], [77, 69, 66], [186, 40, 53]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This general-style palette of #191816, #585E5C, #CE3C4F, #4D4542, #BA2835 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: #191816; --color-2: #585e5c; --color-3: #ce3c4f; --color-4: #4d4542; --color-5: #ba2835. 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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