Dark Space
Also known as: Big Dipper , Black Sable , Mount Etna , Lights Out
On screen, Dark Space registers as quiet and sophisticated: a rich gray at home in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 9.10:1.
Reference
Dark Space color codes
- HEX
- #414A4C
- RGB
- rgb(65, 74, 76)
- RGBA
- rgba(65, 74, 76, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(191, 8%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(191, 14%, 30%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(14%, 3%, 0%, 70%)
- LAB
- lab(30.7 -3.4 -2.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.2% 0.012 212.6)
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 8.6
- RAL 7026: Granite grey #374447 · ΔE 2.8 · 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 Dark Space 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: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- 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 Dark Space
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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 Dark Space 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 9.10:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.31:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Space background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dark Space
Dark Space with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Space
Dark Space triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lights Out #3D474B · ΔE 1.6
- Dead Forest #434B4F · ΔE 1.6
- Obsidian #445055 · ΔE 2.6
- Urban Chic #424C4A · ΔE 2.7
- Witchcraft #474C50 · ΔE 3.0
- Trout #4C5356 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Space is closest to Matterhorn .
FAQ
Dark Space FAQs
What color is Dark Space?
Dark Space is a dark gray with the hex code #414A4C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 191°, 8% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Space?
The hex code for Dark Space is #414A4C. In RGB it's rgb(65, 74, 76), and in CMYK it's cmyk(14%, 3%, 0%, 70%).
What colors go well with Dark Space?
Dark Space pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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