Darth Vader
Also known as: Black Onyx, Anthracite, Closed Shutter, Jaguar
Darth Vader sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a muted gray that feels balanced and versatile. Try it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Darth Vader
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 15.17:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Darth Vader background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Darth Vader
Darth Vader with its complement
Soft neighbors of Darth Vader
Darth Vader triad
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.
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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