Jaguar
Also known as: Anthracite , Bastille , Night Sky , Closed Shutter
Expect neutral and understated associations from Jaguar, a deep gray suited to architecture and editorial layouts. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (14.46:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Jaguar color codes
- HEX
- #29292F
- RGB
- rgb(41, 41, 47)
- RGBA
- rgba(41, 41, 47, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(240, 7%, 17%)
- HSV
- hsv(240, 13%, 18%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(13%, 13%, 0%, 82%)
- LAB
- lab(16.8 1.1 -3.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(28.3% 0.011 285.7)
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 11.2
- RAL 9011: Graphite black #292C2F · 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 Jaguar 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 Jaguar
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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 Jaguar 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 14.46:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.45:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Jaguar background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Jaguar
Jaguar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Jaguar
Jaguar triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Night Sky #292B31 · ΔE 1.4
- Darth Vader #27252A · ΔE 1.7
- Caviar #2B2C30 · ΔE 1.8
- Haiti #2C2A35 · ΔE 3.4
- Infinity #222831 · ΔE 3.4
- Jet Black #353337 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Jaguar is closest to Marshland .
FAQ
Jaguar FAQs
What color is Jaguar?
Jaguar is a dark gray with the hex code #29292F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 240°, 7% saturation, and 17% lightness.
What is the hex code for Jaguar?
The hex code for Jaguar is #29292F. In RGB it's rgb(41, 41, 47), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 13%, 0%, 82%).
What colors go well with Jaguar?
Jaguar pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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