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#251B2A · #302F3C · #525A5F · #8A998A · #B2B89B

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

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

ProfoundPremiumCool

Industry INDUSTRY

FinanceLuxury

UI Context UI CONTEXT

Dark ThemeCorporateData Visualization

Color Details Color Details

#251B2A

Dark Plum · Black · Dark Purple

HEX
#251B2A
RGB
rgb(37, 27, 42)
HSL
hsl(280, 22%, 14%)
HSB
hsb(280, 36%, 16%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 36%, 0%, 84%)
Oklch
oklch(24.1% 0.031 314.2)

TraditionalDark Plum」· PaintDark Purple」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#302F3C

Deep Indigo · DarkSlateGray · Prussian Blue

HEX
#302F3C
RGB
rgb(48, 47, 60)
HSL
hsl(245, 12%, 21%)
HSB
hsb(245, 22%, 24%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 22%, 0%, 76%)
Oklch
oklch(31.2% 0.023 288.5)

TraditionalDeep Indigo」· PaintPrussian Blue」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#525A5F

Ink Gray · DimGray · Charcoal

HEX
#525A5F
RGB
rgb(82, 90, 95)
HSL
hsl(203, 7%, 35%)
HSB
hsb(203, 14%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 5%, 0%, 63%)
Oklch
oklch(46.2% 0.013 235.1)

TraditionalInk Gray」· PaintCharcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#8A998A

Ash · Gray · Silver Sand

HEX
#8A998A
RGB
rgb(138, 153, 138)
HSL
hsl(120, 7%, 57%)
HSB
hsb(120, 10%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 0%, 10%, 40%)
Oklch
oklch(66.7% 0.028 145.3)

TraditionalAsh」· PaintSilver Sand」· Creative Urban Concrete

#B2B89B

Willow Green · DarkGray · Apple Green

HEX
#B2B89B
RGB
rgb(178, 184, 155)
HSL
hsl(72, 17%, 66%)
HSB
hsb(72, 16%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 0%, 16%, 28%)
Oklch
oklch(77.0% 0.041 116.9)

TraditionalWillow Green」· PaintApple Green」· Creative Mint Breeze

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

251B2A
212C1C

Analogous

1E1C2C
251B2A
2C1C29

Triadic

251B2A
2C261C
1C2C26

Split-Comp.

251B2A
292C1C
1C2C1E

Tetradic

251B2A
2C1E1C
212C1C
1C292C

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

251B2A
302F3C
525A5F
8A998A
B2B89B
1.3
Fail
2.4
Fail
5.5
AA
8.1
AAA
1.3
Fail
1.9
Fail
4.4
AA Large
6.4
AA
2.4
Fail
1.9
Fail
2.3
Fail
3.4
AA Large
5.5
AA
4.4
AA Large
2.3
Fail
1.5
Fail
8.1
AAA
6.4
AA
3.4
AA Large
1.5
Fail
White BG
16.6AAA
13.1AAA
7.0AAA
3.0Fail
2.1Fail
Black BG
1.3Fail
1.6Fail
3.0Fail
7.0AAA
10.2AAA

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

212126
303039
55565E
90918E
B5B5A2

Deuteranopia

212226
303038
55545E
908F8F
B4B4A4

Tritanopia

252423
303636
525D5D
8B9091
B2A8A9

Achromatopsia

202020
313131
585858
939393
B3B3B3

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#251B2A

Dark
Light

#302F3C

Dark
Light

#525A5F

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #251b2a;
  --color-2: #302f3c;
  --color-3: #525a5f;
  --color-4: #8a998a;
  --color-5: #b2b89b;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #251b2a;
$color-2: #302f3c;
$color-3: #525a5f;
$color-4: #8a998a;
$color-5: #b2b89b;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#251b2a',
  'brand-2': '#302f3c',
  'brand-3': '#525a5f',
  'brand-4': '#8a998a',
  'brand-5': '#b2b89b',
}

RGB Array

[37, 27, 42], [48, 47, 60], [82, 90, 95], [138, 153, 138], [178, 184, 155]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This general-style palette of #251B2A, #302F3C, #525A5F, #8A998A, #B2B89B 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: #251b2a; --color-2: #302f3c; --color-3: #525a5f; --color-4: #8a998a; --color-5: #b2b89b. 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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