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#242A2A · #65686A · #A5A6AA · #B5ADB8 · #C4B3C5

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

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

HarmoniousVersatileCool

Industry INDUSTRY

E-commerceBusiness

UI Context UI CONTEXT

Web PageComponent LibraryData Visualization

Color Details Color Details

#242A2A

Slate Blue · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#242A2A
RGB
rgb(36, 42, 42)
HSL
hsl(180, 8%, 15%)
HSB
hsb(180, 14%, 16%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 0%, 0%, 84%)
Oklch
oklch(27.9% 0.009 196.7)

Traditional「Slate Blue」· Paint「Dark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#65686A

Ink Gray · DimGray · Warm Gray

HEX
#65686A
RGB
rgb(101, 104, 106)
HSL
hsl(204, 2%, 41%)
HSB
hsb(204, 5%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 58%)
Oklch
oklch(51.5% 0.005 236.6)

Traditional「Ink Gray」· Paint「Warm Gray」· Creative Urban Concrete

#A5A6AA

Ash · DarkGray · Silver Sand

HEX
#A5A6AA
RGB
rgb(165, 166, 170)
HSL
hsl(228, 3%, 66%)
HSB
hsb(228, 3%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 2%, 0%, 33%)
Oklch
oklch(72.6% 0.006 274.9)

Traditional「Ash」· Paint「Silver Sand」· Creative Urban Concrete

#B5ADB8

Ash · DarkGray · Silver Sand

HEX
#B5ADB8
RGB
rgb(181, 173, 184)
HSL
hsl(284, 7%, 70%)
HSB
hsb(284, 6%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 6%, 0%, 28%)
Oklch
oklch(75.8% 0.018 316.9)

Traditional「Ash」· Paint「Silver Sand」· Creative Urban Concrete

#C4B3C5

Lilac · Silver · Lilac Purple

HEX
#C4B3C5
RGB
rgb(196, 179, 197)
HSL
hsl(297, 13%, 74%)
HSB
hsb(297, 9%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 9%, 0%, 23%)
Oklch
oklch(78.7% 0.031 324.2)

Traditional「Lilac」· Paint「Lilac Purple」· Creative Lavender Dream

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

242A2A
292323

Analogous

232926
242A2A
232629

Triadic

242A2A
292329
292923

Split-Comp.

242A2A
292326
292623

Tetradic

242A2A
262329
292323
262923

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

242A2A
65686A
A5A6AA
B5ADB8
C4B3C5
—
2.6
Fail
6.0
AA
6.7
AA
7.4
AAA
2.6
Fail
—
2.3
Fail
2.6
Fail
2.8
Fail
6.0
AA
2.3
Fail
—
1.1
Fail
1.2
Fail
6.7
AA
2.6
Fail
1.1
Fail
—
1.1
Fail
7.4
AAA
2.8
Fail
1.2
Fail
1.1
Fail
—
White BG
14.6AAA
5.6AA
2.4Fail
2.2Fail
2.0Fail
Black BG
1.4Fail
3.7AA Large
8.6AAA
9.6AAA
10.6AAA

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

27272A
66666A
A5A5A9
B2B1B5
BDBCC1

Deuteranopia

26262A
666669
A5A5A9
B2B3B5
BEBFC0

Tritanopia

242A2A
656969
A5A8A8
B5B3B3
C3BDBC

Achromatopsia

282828
676767
A6A6A6
B1B1B1
BABABA

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#242A2A

Dark
Light

#65686A

Dark
Light

#A5A6AA

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #242a2a;
  --color-2: #65686a;
  --color-3: #a5a6aa;
  --color-4: #b5adb8;
  --color-5: #c4b3c5;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #242a2a;
$color-2: #65686a;
$color-3: #a5a6aa;
$color-4: #b5adb8;
$color-5: #c4b3c5;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#242a2a',
  'brand-2': '#65686a',
  'brand-3': '#a5a6aa',
  'brand-4': '#b5adb8',
  'brand-5': '#c4b3c5',
}

RGB Array

[36, 42, 42], [101, 104, 106], [165, 166, 170], [181, 173, 184], [196, 179, 197]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This general-style palette of #242A2A, #65686A, #A5A6AA, #B5ADB8, #C4B3C5 is ideal for: brand design, premium product pages, magazine layouts, 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: #242a2a; --color-2: #65686a; --color-3: #a5a6aa; --color-4: #b5adb8; --color-5: #c4b3c5. 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?

Medium-brightness colors suit brand primary and accent colors. Use the darkest for text, lightest for backgrounds, and mid-tones for emphasis. 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 tech, SaaS, healthcare, eco industries. Restrained colors convey professionalism and trust. Click "AI Analysis" in the editor for more detailed brand color suggestions.

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