Dead Pixel
Also known as: Boltgun Metal, Shisha Coal, Lacquered Liquorice, Dark Summoning
With its neutral undertone, Dead Pixel (#3B3A3A) comes across as balanced and versatile. Designers reach for it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Dead Pixel
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 11.34:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.85:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Dead Pixel background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dead Pixel
Dead Pixel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dead Pixel
Dead Pixel triad
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.
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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