Diesel
Also known as: Livid Brown , Deep Daichi Black , Night Rider , Noir
On screen, Diesel registers as quiet and sophisticated: a deep gray at home in editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 13.72:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Diesel color codes
- HEX
- #322C2B
- RGB
- rgb(50, 44, 43)
- RGBA
- rgba(50, 44, 43, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(9, 8%, 18%)
- HSV
- hsv(9, 14%, 20%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 12%, 14%, 80%)
- LAB
- lab(18.6 2.7 1.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(29.9% 0.009 29.0)
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
subtle red 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 12.2
- RAL 8019: Grey brown #3F3A3A · ΔE 4.5 · 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 Diesel works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Diesel
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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 Diesel 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 13.72:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Diesel background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Diesel
Diesel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Diesel
Diesel triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Noir #312B27 · ΔE 2.1
- Holy Crow #332F2C · ΔE 2.3
- After Dark #3C3535 · ΔE 3.1
- Kilimanjaro #3A3532 · ΔE 3.2
- Mole #392D2B · ΔE 3.4
- Wood Bark #302621 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Diesel is closest to Cinder .
FAQ
Diesel FAQs
What color is Diesel?
Diesel is a dark gray with the hex code #322C2B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 9°, 8% saturation, and 18% lightness.
What is the hex code for Diesel?
The hex code for Diesel is #322C2B. In RGB it's rgb(50, 44, 43), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 12%, 14%, 80%).
What colors go well with Diesel?
Diesel pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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