Aztec
Also known as: Pitch Green , Concealed Green , Tetsuonando Black , Tetsu Black
Part of the cyan family, Aztec pairs a deep base with a cool and clear presence. It belongs in modern branding and tech interfaces. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Aztec maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (12.87:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Aztec color codes
- HEX
- #293432
- RGB
- rgb(41, 52, 50)
- RGBA
- rgba(41, 52, 50, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(169, 12%, 18%)
- HSV
- hsv(169, 21%, 20%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(21%, 0%, 4%, 80%)
- LAB
- lab(20.6 -5.2 -0.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(31.4% 0.015 183.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 10.3
- RAL 6012: Black green #31403D · ΔE 4.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Aztec works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Aztec
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Aztec by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 12.87:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.63:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Aztec background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Aztec
Aztec with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aztec
Aztec triad
Explore
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- Charcoal #343837 · ΔE 4.2
- Oil #313330 · ΔE 4.7
- Marshland #2B2E26 · ΔE 5.3
- Cinder #242A2E · ΔE 6.1
- Tamahagane #3B3F40 · ΔE 6.2
- Black Olive #3B3C36 · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Aztec is closest to Mole .
FAQ
Aztec FAQs
What color is Aztec?
Aztec is a dark cyan with the hex code #293432. In HSL terms it has a hue of 169°, 12% saturation, and 18% lightness.
What is the hex code for Aztec?
The hex code for Aztec is #293432. In RGB it's rgb(41, 52, 50), and in CMYK it's cmyk(21%, 0%, 4%, 80%).
What colors go well with Aztec?
Aztec pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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