Darth Vader
Also known as: Black Onyx , Anthracite , Closed Shutter , Jaguar
As a deep take on gray, Darth Vader carries balanced and versatile energy that suits architecture and editorial layouts. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Darth Vader maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 15.17:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Darth Vader color codes
- HEX
- #27252A
- RGB
- rgb(39, 37, 42)
- RGBA
- rgba(39, 37, 42, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(264, 6%, 15%)
- HSV
- hsv(264, 12%, 16%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(7%, 12%, 0%, 84%)
- LAB
- lab(15.1 1.9 -3.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(26.9% 0.010 303.8)
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 purple 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: black #000000 · ΔE 10.1
- RAL 8022: Black brown #211F20 · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Darth Vader 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 Darth Vader
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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 Darth Vader 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 15.17:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Darth Vader background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Darth Vader
Darth Vader with its complement
Soft neighbors of Darth Vader
Darth Vader triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Jaguar #29292F · ΔE 1.7
- Ink Black #252024 · ΔE 2.3
- Night Sky #292B31 · ΔE 3.0
- Caviar #2B2C30 · ΔE 3.0
- Umbra #211E1F · ΔE 3.4
- Haiti #2C2A35 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Darth Vader is closest to Marshland .
FAQ
Darth Vader FAQs
What color is Darth Vader?
Darth Vader is a dark gray with the hex code #27252A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 264°, 6% saturation, and 15% lightness.
What is the hex code for Darth Vader?
The hex code for Darth Vader is #27252A. In RGB it's rgb(39, 37, 42), and in CMYK it's cmyk(7%, 12%, 0%, 84%).
What colors go well with Darth Vader?
Darth Vader pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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