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#B8B8B8 · #7B0100 · #101010 · #424242 · #585858

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

#B8B8B8

Silver Gray · Silver · Pearl Gray

HEX
#B8B8B8
RGB
rgb(184, 184, 184)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 72%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 28%)
Oklch
oklch(78.3% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalSilver Gray」· PaintPearl Gray」· Creative Silver Lining

#7B0100

Vermilion · Maroon · Wine Red

HEX
#7B0100
RGB
rgb(123, 1, 0)
HSL
hsl(0, 100%, 24%)
HSB
hsb(0, 100%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 99%, 100%, 52%)
Oklch
oklch(36.7% 0.150 29.4)

TraditionalVermilion」· PaintWine Red」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#101010

Ink Black · Black · Jet Black

HEX
#101010
RGB
rgb(16, 16, 16)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 6%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 6%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 94%)
Oklch
oklch(17.3% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalInk Black」· PaintJet Black」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#424242

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Charcoal

HEX
#424242
RGB
rgb(66, 66, 66)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 26%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 74%)
Oklch
oklch(37.9% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalDark Cyan」· PaintCharcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#585858

Ink Gray · DimGray · Charcoal

HEX
#585858
RGB
rgb(88, 88, 88)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 35%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 65%)
Oklch
oklch(46.0% 0.000 89.9)

TraditionalInk Gray」· PaintCharcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

B8B8B8
B8B8B8

Analogous

B8B8B8
B8B8B8
B8B8B8

Triadic

B8B8B8
B8B8B8
B8B8B8

Split-Comp.

B8B8B8
B8B8B8
B8B8B8

Tetradic

B8B8B8
B8B8B8
B8B8B8
B8B8B8

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

B8B8B8
7B0100
101010
424242
585858
5.7
AA
9.6
AAA
5.1
AA
3.6
AA Large
5.7
AA
1.7
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.6
Fail
9.6
AAA
1.7
Fail
1.9
Fail
2.7
Fail
5.1
AA
1.1
Fail
1.9
Fail
1.4
Fail
3.6
AA Large
1.6
Fail
2.7
Fail
1.4
Fail
White BG
2.0Fail
11.4AAA
19.0AAA
10.0AAA
7.1AAA
Black BG
10.6AAA
1.8Fail
1.1Fail
2.1Fail
3.0Fail

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

B8B8B8
464500
101010
424242
585858

Deuteranopia

B8B8B8
4D5600
101010
424242
585858

Tritanopia

B8B8B8
750000
101010
424242
585858

Achromatopsia

B8B8B8
252525
101010
424242
585858

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#B8B8B8

Dark
Light

#7B0100

Dark
Light

#101010

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #b8b8b8;
  --color-2: #7b0100;
  --color-3: #101010;
  --color-4: #424242;
  --color-5: #585858;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #b8b8b8;
$color-2: #7b0100;
$color-3: #101010;
$color-4: #424242;
$color-5: #585858;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#b8b8b8',
  'brand-2': '#7b0100',
  'brand-3': '#101010',
  'brand-4': '#424242',
  'brand-5': '#585858',
}

RGB Array

[184, 184, 184], [123, 1, 0], [16, 16, 16], [66, 66, 66], [88, 88, 88]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This general-style palette of #B8B8B8, #7B0100, #101010, #424242, #585858 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: #b8b8b8; --color-2: #7b0100; --color-3: #101010; --color-4: #424242; --color-5: #585858. 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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