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#CC3737 · #8F4747 · #664444 · #2E2A2A · #121212

dark

A 5-color dark 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

#CC3737

Crimson · Crimson · Passion Red

HEX
#CC3737
RGB
rgb(204, 55, 55)
HSL
hsl(0, 59%, 51%)
HSB
hsb(0, 73%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 73%, 20%)
Oklch
oklch(56.4% 0.186 25.5)

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

#8F4747

Crimson · Sienna · Passion Red

HEX
#8F4747
RGB
rgb(143, 71, 71)
HSL
hsl(0, 34%, 42%)
HSB
hsb(0, 50%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 50%, 44%)
Oklch
oklch(48.8% 0.098 21.3)

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

#664444

Crimson · DarkOliveGreen · Wine Red

HEX
#664444
RGB
rgb(102, 68, 68)
HSL
hsl(0, 20%, 33%)
HSB
hsb(0, 33%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 33%, 33%, 60%)
Oklch
oklch(42.5% 0.047 19.2)

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

#2E2A2A

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#2E2A2A
RGB
rgb(46, 42, 42)
HSL
hsl(0, 5%, 17%)
HSB
hsb(0, 9%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 82%)
Oklch
oklch(28.9% 0.006 17.5)

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

#121212

Ink Black · Black · Jet Black

HEX
#121212
RGB
rgb(18, 18, 18)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 7%)
HSB
hsb(0, 0%, 7%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 93%)
Oklch
oklch(18.2% 0.000 89.9)

Traditional「Ink Black」· Paint「Jet Black」· Creative Midnight Shadow

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

CC3737
38CCCC

Analogous

CC3882
CC3737
CC8238

Triadic

CC3737
38CC38
3838CC

Split-Comp.

CC3737
38CC82
3882CC

Tetradic

CC3737
82CC38
38CCCC
8238CC

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

CC3737
8F4747
664444
2E2A2A
121212
—
1.3
Fail
1.7
Fail
2.8
Fail
3.7
AA Large
1.3
Fail
—
1.3
Fail
2.1
Fail
2.8
Fail
1.7
Fail
1.3
Fail
—
1.7
Fail
2.2
Fail
2.8
Fail
2.1
Fail
1.7
Fail
—
1.3
Fail
3.7
AA Large
2.8
Fail
2.2
Fail
1.3
Fail
—
White BG
5.0AA
6.6AA
8.5AAA
14.2AAA
18.7AAA
Black BG
4.2AA Large
3.2AA Large
2.5Fail
1.5Fail
1.1Fail

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

8B8A37
706F47
575744
2C2C2A
121212

Deuteranopia

949F37
747947
595C44
2D2D2A
121212

Tritanopia

C53737
8B4747
644444
2E2A2A
121212

Achromatopsia

646464
5D5D5D
4E4E4E
2B2B2B
121212

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#CC3737

Dark
Light

#8F4747

Dark
Light

#664444

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #cc3737;
  --color-2: #8f4747;
  --color-3: #664444;
  --color-4: #2e2a2a;
  --color-5: #121212;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #cc3737;
$color-2: #8f4747;
$color-3: #664444;
$color-4: #2e2a2a;
$color-5: #121212;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#cc3737',
  'brand-2': '#8f4747',
  'brand-3': '#664444',
  'brand-4': '#2e2a2a',
  'brand-5': '#121212',
}

RGB Array

[204, 55, 55], [143, 71, 71], [102, 68, 68], [46, 42, 42], [18, 18, 18]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This dark-style palette of #CC3737, #8F4747, #664444, #2E2A2A, #121212 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: #cc3737; --color-2: #8f4747; --color-3: #664444; --color-4: #2e2a2a; --color-5: #121212. 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 dark-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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