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#333333 · #505050 · #979B9D · #D6D6D6 · #FFFFFF

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

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

HarmoniousVersatileWarmCool

Industry INDUSTRY

E-commerceBusiness

UI Context UI CONTEXT

Web PageComponent LibraryData Visualization

Color Details Color Details

#333333

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#333333
RGB
rgb(51, 51, 51)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 20%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 80%)
Oklch
oklch(32.1% 0.000 89.9)

Traditional「Dark Cyan」· Paint「Dark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#505050

Ink Gray · DarkSlateGray · Charcoal

HEX
#505050
RGB
rgb(80, 80, 80)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 31%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 69%)
Oklch
oklch(43.1% 0.000 89.9)

Traditional「Ink Gray」· Paint「Charcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#979B9D

Ash · DarkGray · Silver Sand

HEX
#979B9D
RGB
rgb(151, 155, 157)
HSL
hsl(200, 3%, 60%)
HSB
hsb(200, 4%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 38%)
Oklch
oklch(68.7% 0.005 228.9)

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

#D6D6D6

Silver Gray · LightGray · Pearl Gray

HEX
#D6D6D6
RGB
rgb(214, 214, 214)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 84%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 16%)
Oklch
oklch(87.6% 0.000 89.9)

Traditional「Silver Gray」· Paint「Pearl Gray」· Creative Silver Lining

#FFFFFF

Moonlight White · White · Cloud White

HEX
#FFFFFF
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 255)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 100%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 100%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
Oklch
oklch(100.0% 0.000 89.9)

Traditional「Moonlight White」· Paint「Cloud White」· Creative Morning Mist

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

333333
333333

Analogous

333333
333333
333333

Triadic

333333
333333
333333

Split-Comp.

333333
333333
333333

Tetradic

333333
333333
333333
333333

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

333333
505050
979B9D
D6D6D6
FFFFFF
—
1.6
Fail
4.5
AA
8.7
AAA
12.6
AAA
1.6
Fail
—
2.9
Fail
5.5
AA
8.1
AAA
4.5
AA
2.9
Fail
—
1.9
Fail
2.8
Fail
8.7
AAA
5.5
AA
1.9
Fail
—
1.5
Fail
12.6
AAA
8.1
AAA
2.8
Fail
1.5
Fail
—
White BG
12.6AAA
8.1AAA
2.8Fail
1.5Fail
1.0Fail
Black BG
1.7Fail
2.6Fail
7.5AAA
14.4AAA
21.0AAA

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

333333
505050
99999D
D6D6D6
FFFFFF

Deuteranopia

333333
505050
99989C
D6D6D6
FFFFFF

Tritanopia

333333
505050
979C9C
D6D6D6
FFFFFF

Achromatopsia

333333
505050
9A9A9A
D6D6D6
FFFFFF

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#333333

Dark
Light

#505050

Dark
Light

#979B9D

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #333333;
  --color-2: #505050;
  --color-3: #979b9d;
  --color-4: #d6d6d6;
  --color-5: #ffffff;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #333333;
$color-2: #505050;
$color-3: #979b9d;
$color-4: #d6d6d6;
$color-5: #ffffff;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#333333',
  'brand-2': '#505050',
  'brand-3': '#979b9d',
  'brand-4': '#d6d6d6',
  'brand-5': '#ffffff',
}

RGB Array

[51, 51, 51], [80, 80, 80], [151, 155, 157], [214, 214, 214], [255, 255, 255]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This general-style palette of #333333, #505050, #979B9D, #D6D6D6, #FFFFFF 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: #333333; --color-2: #505050; --color-3: #979b9d; --color-4: #d6d6d6; --color-5: #ffffff. 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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