Dead Pixel
Also known as: Boltgun Metal , Shisha Coal , Lacquered Liquorice , Dark Summoning
On screen, Dead Pixel registers as balanced and versatile: a rich gray at home in architecture and editorial layouts. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 11.34:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Dead Pixel color codes
- HEX
- #3B3A3A
- RGB
- rgb(59, 58, 58)
- RGBA
- rgba(59, 58, 58, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 1%, 23%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 2%, 23%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 77%)
- LAB
- lab(24.5 0.4 0.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(34.9% 0.001 17.2)
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 warm
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 14.6
- RAL 8019: Grey brown #3F3A3A · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Dead Pixel 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 Dead Pixel
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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 Dead Pixel 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 11.34:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.85:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Dead Pixel background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dead Pixel
Dead Pixel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dead Pixel
Dead Pixel triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Carbon #333333 · ΔE 2.4
- Vulcan #36383C · ΔE 2.9
- Eclipse #3F3939 · ΔE 3.0
- Kilimanjaro #3A3532 · ΔE 3.1
- Tamahagane #3B3F40 · ΔE 3.3
- Charcoal #343837 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dead Pixel is closest to Tamahagane .
FAQ
Dead Pixel FAQs
What color is Dead Pixel?
Dead Pixel is a dark gray with the hex code #3B3A3A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 1% saturation, and 23% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dead Pixel?
The hex code for Dead Pixel is #3B3A3A. In RGB it's rgb(59, 58, 58), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 77%).
What colors go well with Dead Pixel?
Dead Pixel pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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