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#A12222 · #591818 · #1C1A1A · #6B5D5D · #999999

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

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

ProfoundPremiumWarm

Industry INDUSTRY

FinanceLuxury

UI Context UI CONTEXT

Dark ThemeCorporateData Visualization

Color Details Color Details

#A12222

Vermilion · Brown · Wine Red

HEX
#A12222
RGB
rgb(161, 34, 34)
HSL
hsl(0, 65%, 38%)
HSB
hsb(0, 79%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 79%, 37%)
Oklch
oklch(46.5% 0.163 26.3)

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

#591818

Crimson · Maroon · Wine Red

HEX
#591818
RGB
rgb(89, 24, 24)
HSL
hsl(0, 58%, 22%)
HSB
hsb(0, 73%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 73%, 65%)
Oklch
oklch(31.7% 0.096 24.4)

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

#1C1A1A

Ink Black · Black · Dark Stone

HEX
#1C1A1A
RGB
rgb(28, 26, 26)
HSL
hsl(0, 4%, 11%)
HSB
hsb(0, 7%, 11%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 7%, 89%)
Oklch
oklch(22.0% 0.003 17.4)

Traditional「Ink Black」· Paint「Dark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#6B5D5D

Ink Gray · DimGray · Charcoal

HEX
#6B5D5D
RGB
rgb(107, 93, 93)
HSL
hsl(0, 7%, 39%)
HSB
hsb(0, 13%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 13%, 58%)
Oklch
oklch(49.2% 0.018 17.8)

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

#999999

Ash · DarkGray · Silver Sand

HEX
#999999
RGB
rgb(153, 153, 153)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 60%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 40%)
Oklch
oklch(68.3% 0.000 89.9)

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

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

A12222
22A0A0

Analogous

A02261
A12222
A06122

Triadic

A12222
22A022
2222A0

Split-Comp.

A12222
22A061
2261A0

Tetradic

A12222
61A022
22A0A0
6122A0

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

A12222
591818
1C1A1A
6B5D5D
999999
—
1.8
Fail
2.3
Fail
1.2
Fail
2.7
Fail
1.8
Fail
—
1.3
Fail
2.1
Fail
4.7
AA
2.3
Fail
1.3
Fail
—
2.8
Fail
6.1
AA
1.2
Fail
2.1
Fail
2.8
Fail
—
2.2
Fail
2.7
Fail
4.7
AA
6.1
AA
2.2
Fail
—
White BG
7.6AAA
13.4AAA
17.3AAA
6.3AA
2.8Fail
Black BG
2.8Fail
1.6Fail
1.2Fail
3.3AA Large
7.4AAA

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

6A6922
3D3C18
1B1B1A
65655D
999999

Deuteranopia

717B22
414618
1B1B1A
66675D
999999

Tritanopia

9B2222
561818
1C1A1A
6A5D5D
999999

Achromatopsia

484848
2B2B2B
1B1B1B
616161
999999

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#A12222

Dark
Light

#591818

Dark
Light

#1C1A1A

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #a12222;
  --color-2: #591818;
  --color-3: #1c1a1a;
  --color-4: #6b5d5d;
  --color-5: #999999;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #a12222;
$color-2: #591818;
$color-3: #1c1a1a;
$color-4: #6b5d5d;
$color-5: #999999;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#a12222',
  'brand-2': '#591818',
  'brand-3': '#1c1a1a',
  'brand-4': '#6b5d5d',
  'brand-5': '#999999',
}

RGB Array

[161, 34, 34], [89, 24, 24], [28, 26, 26], [107, 93, 93], [153, 153, 153]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This general-style palette of #A12222, #591818, #1C1A1A, #6B5D5D, #999999 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: #a12222; --color-2: #591818; --color-3: #1c1a1a; --color-4: #6b5d5d; --color-5: #999999. 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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