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#1A1B2B · #404040 · #FFD000 · #000000 · #0F0F0F

vintage

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

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

NostalgicClassicTimelessWarmCool

Industry INDUSTRY

CafePublishingCraft

UI Context UI CONTEXT

StorefrontDigital MenuPosterData Visualization

Color Details Color Details

#1A1B2B

Indigo · Black · Deep Sea Blue

HEX
#1A1B2B
RGB
rgb(26, 27, 43)
HSL
hsl(236, 25%, 14%)
HSB
hsb(236, 40%, 17%)
CMYK
cmyk(40%, 37%, 0%, 83%)
Oklch
oklch(22.9% 0.031 280.9)

TraditionalIndigo」· PaintDeep Sea Blue」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#404040

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#404040
RGB
rgb(64, 64, 64)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 25%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 75%)
Oklch
oklch(37.1% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalDark Cyan」· PaintDark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#FFD000

Ochre · Gold · Honey Gold

HEX
#FFD000
RGB
rgb(255, 208, 0)
HSL
hsl(49, 100%, 50%)
HSB
hsb(49, 100%, 100%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 100%, 0%)
Oklch
oklch(87.3% 0.179 92.2)

TraditionalOchre」· PaintHoney Gold」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#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

#0F0F0F

Ink Black · Black · Jet Black

HEX
#0F0F0F
RGB
rgb(15, 15, 15)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 6%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 6%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 94%)
Oklch
oklch(16.8% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalInk Black」· PaintJet Black」· Creative Midnight Shadow

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

1A1B2B
2D2B1B

Analogous

1B252D
1A1B2B
231B2D

Triadic

1A1B2B
2D1B1C
1C2D1B

Split-Comp.

1A1B2B
2D231B
252D1B

Tetradic

1A1B2B
2D1B25
2D2B1B
1B2D23

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

1A1B2B
404040
FFD000
000000
0F0F0F
1.6
Fail
11.6
AAA
1.2
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.6
Fail
7.0
AAA
2.0
Fail
1.8
Fail
11.6
AAA
7.0
AAA
14.3
AAA
13.0
AAA
1.2
Fail
2.0
Fail
14.3
AAA
1.1
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.8
Fail
13.0
AAA
1.1
Fail
White BG
17.0AAA
10.4AAA
1.5Fail
21.0AAA
19.2AAA
Black BG
1.2Fail
2.0Fail
14.3AAA
1.0Fail
1.1Fail

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

1A1A27
404040
EBEA32
000000
0F0F0F

Deuteranopia

1A1A26
404040
EDF13E
000000
0F0F0F

Tritanopia

1A2423
404040
FD5A63
000000
0F0F0F

Achromatopsia

1D1D1D
404040
C6C6C6
000000
0F0F0F

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#1A1B2B

Dark
Light

#404040

Dark
Light

#FFD000

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #1a1b2b;
  --color-2: #404040;
  --color-3: #ffd000;
  --color-4: #000000;
  --color-5: #0f0f0f;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #1a1b2b;
$color-2: #404040;
$color-3: #ffd000;
$color-4: #000000;
$color-5: #0f0f0f;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#1a1b2b',
  'brand-2': '#404040',
  'brand-3': '#ffd000',
  'brand-4': '#000000',
  'brand-5': '#0f0f0f',
}

RGB Array

[26, 27, 43], [64, 64, 64], [255, 208, 0], [0, 0, 0], [15, 15, 15]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This vintage-style palette of #1A1B2B, #404040, #FFD000, #000000, #0F0F0F 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: #1a1b2b; --color-2: #404040; --color-3: #ffd000; --color-4: #000000; --color-5: #0f0f0f. 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 vintage-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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