Cinder
Also known as: Blue Charcoal, Washed Black, Bunker, Black Pearl
As a deep take on blue, Cinder carries cool and professional energy that suits SaaS products and finance apps. Cinder plays well with brown tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (14.53:1, passes WCAG AA).
Cinder color codes
- HEX
- #242A2E
- RGB
- rgb(36, 42, 46)
- RGBA
- rgba(36, 42, 46, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(204, 12%, 16%)
- HSV
- hsv(204, 22%, 18%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(22%, 9%, 0%, 82%)
- LAB
- lab(16.6 -1.9 -3.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(28.1% 0.011 237.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 11.0
- RAL 9011 — Graphite black#292C2F · ΔE 1.8 · 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 Cinder 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cinder
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cinder by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 14.53:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.45:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Cinder background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Cinder
Cinder with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cinder
Cinder triad
Similar colors
- Black Pearl#1E272C · ΔE 1.8
- Caviar#2B2C30 · ΔE 3.2
- Night Sky#292B31 · ΔE 3.2
- Infinity#222831 · ΔE 3.4
- The End#2A2A2A · ΔE 3.8
- Ebony#313337 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cinder is closest to Noir.
Cinder FAQs
What color is Cinder?
Cinder is a dark blue with the hex code #242A2E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 204°, 12% saturation, and 16% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cinder?
The hex code for Cinder is #242A2E. In RGB it's rgb(36, 42, 46), and in CMYK it's cmyk(22%, 9%, 0%, 82%).
What colors go well with Cinder?
Cinder pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with gray accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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