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#8B9899 · #717869 · #475D5E · #381D36 · #161222

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

#8B9899

Ash · LightSlateGray · Silver Sand

HEX
#8B9899
RGB
rgb(139, 152, 153)
HSL
hsl(184, 6%, 57%)
HSB
hsb(184, 9%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 1%, 0%, 40%)
Oklch
oklch(67.0% 0.015 202.4)

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

#717869

Ink Gray · DimGray · Warm Gray

HEX
#717869
RGB
rgb(113, 120, 105)
HSL
hsl(88, 7%, 44%)
HSB
hsb(88, 13%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 13%, 53%)
Oklch
oklch(56.2% 0.024 127.6)

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

#475D5E

Slate Blue · DarkSlateGray · Mint Ice

HEX
#475D5E
RGB
rgb(71, 93, 94)
HSL
hsl(183, 14%, 32%)
HSB
hsb(183, 24%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(24%, 1%, 0%, 63%)
Oklch
oklch(46.1% 0.027 199.7)

Traditional「Slate Blue」· Paint「Mint Ice」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#381D36

Rose Purple · DarkSlateGray · Dark Purple

HEX
#381D36
RGB
rgb(56, 29, 54)
HSL
hsl(304, 32%, 17%)
HSB
hsb(304, 48%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 48%, 4%, 78%)
Oklch
oklch(27.8% 0.058 329.7)

Traditional「Rose Purple」· Paint「Dark Purple」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#161222

Deep Indigo · Black · Deep Sea Blue

HEX
#161222
RGB
rgb(22, 18, 34)
HSL
hsl(255, 31%, 10%)
HSB
hsb(255, 47%, 13%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 47%, 0%, 87%)
Oklch
oklch(19.6% 0.032 294.7)

Traditional「Deep Indigo」· Paint「Deep Sea Blue」· Creative Blush Sunrise

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

8B9899
988C8B

Analogous

8B9892
8B9899
8B9098

Triadic

8B9899
988B97
97988B

Split-Comp.

8B9899
988B90
98928B

Tetradic

8B9899
928B98
988C8B
90988B

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

8B9899
717869
475D5E
381D36
161222
—
1.5
Fail
2.4
Fail
5.0
AA
6.2
AA
1.5
Fail
—
1.5
Fail
3.3
AA Large
4.0
AA Large
2.4
Fail
1.5
Fail
—
2.1
Fail
2.6
Fail
5.0
AA
3.3
AA Large
2.1
Fail
—
1.2
Fail
6.2
AA
4.0
AA Large
2.6
Fail
1.2
Fail
—
White BG
3.0Fail
4.6AA
7.0AAA
15.0AAA
18.4AAA
Black BG
7.0AAA
4.6AA
3.0Fail
1.4Fail
1.1Fail

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

919199
74746D
51515E
2C2C30
14141E

Deuteranopia

908F99
74736E
4F4E5E
2E302F
15151D

Tritanopia

8C9999
716F70
485E5E
372B2A
161B1A

Achromatopsia

949494
747474
575757
282828
151515

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#8B9899

Dark
Light

#717869

Dark
Light

#475D5E

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #8b9899;
  --color-2: #717869;
  --color-3: #475d5e;
  --color-4: #381d36;
  --color-5: #161222;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #8b9899;
$color-2: #717869;
$color-3: #475d5e;
$color-4: #381d36;
$color-5: #161222;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#8b9899',
  'brand-2': '#717869',
  'brand-3': '#475d5e',
  'brand-4': '#381d36',
  'brand-5': '#161222',
}

RGB Array

[139, 152, 153], [113, 120, 105], [71, 93, 94], [56, 29, 54], [22, 18, 34]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This general-style palette of #8B9899, #717869, #475D5E, #381D36, #161222 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: #8b9899; --color-2: #717869; --color-3: #475d5e; --color-4: #381d36; --color-5: #161222. 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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