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#949498 · #68686B · #665353 · #424148 · #25242A

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

#949498

Ash · LightSlateGray · Silver Sand

HEX
#949498
RGB
rgb(148, 148, 152)
HSL
hsl(240, 2%, 59%)
HSB
hsb(240, 3%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 40%)
Oklch
oklch(66.8% 0.006 286.2)

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

#68686B

Ink Gray · DimGray · Warm Gray

HEX
#68686B
RGB
rgb(104, 104, 107)
HSL
hsl(240, 1%, 41%)
HSB
hsb(240, 3%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 58%)
Oklch
oklch(51.8% 0.005 286.2)

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

#665353

Crimson · DimGray · Wine Red

HEX
#665353
RGB
rgb(102, 83, 83)
HSL
hsl(0, 10%, 36%)
HSB
hsb(0, 19%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 19%, 60%)
Oklch
oklch(46.1% 0.025 18.1)

Traditional「Crimson」· Paint「Wine Red」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#424148

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Charcoal

HEX
#424148
RGB
rgb(66, 65, 72)
HSL
hsl(249, 5%, 27%)
HSB
hsb(249, 10%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 10%, 0%, 72%)
Oklch
oklch(37.9% 0.012 292.4)

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

#25242A

Deep Indigo · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#25242A
RGB
rgb(37, 36, 42)
HSL
hsl(250, 8%, 15%)
HSB
hsb(250, 14%, 16%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 14%, 0%, 84%)
Oklch
oklch(26.4% 0.011 293.3)

Traditional「Deep Indigo」· Paint「Dark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

949498
999994

Analogous

949699
949498
969499

Triadic

949498
999494
949994

Split-Comp.

949498
999694
969994

Tetradic

949498
999496
999994
949996

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

949498
68686B
665353
424148
25242A
—
1.8
Fail
2.4
Fail
3.3
AA Large
5.1
AA
1.8
Fail
—
1.3
Fail
1.8
Fail
2.8
Fail
2.4
Fail
1.3
Fail
—
1.4
Fail
2.1
Fail
3.3
AA Large
1.8
Fail
1.4
Fail
—
1.5
Fail
5.1
AA
2.8
Fail
2.1
Fail
1.5
Fail
—
White BG
3.0AA Large
5.6AA
7.2AAA
10.1AAA
15.4AAA
Black BG
6.9AA
3.8AA Large
2.9Fail
2.1Fail
1.4Fail

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

949497
68686A
5E5E53
424246
252529

Deuteranopia

949497
68686A
5F6053
424246
252528

Tritanopia

949696
686A6A
655353
424545
252727

Achromatopsia

949494
686868
595959
424242
252525

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#949498

Dark
Light

#68686B

Dark
Light

#665353

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #949498;
  --color-2: #68686b;
  --color-3: #665353;
  --color-4: #424148;
  --color-5: #25242a;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #949498;
$color-2: #68686b;
$color-3: #665353;
$color-4: #424148;
$color-5: #25242a;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#949498',
  'brand-2': '#68686b',
  'brand-3': '#665353',
  'brand-4': '#424148',
  'brand-5': '#25242a',
}

RGB Array

[148, 148, 152], [104, 104, 107], [102, 83, 83], [66, 65, 72], [37, 36, 42]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This general-style palette of #949498, #68686B, #665353, #424148, #25242A 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: #949498; --color-2: #68686b; --color-3: #665353; --color-4: #424148; --color-5: #25242a. 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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