Magnet
Also known as: Perle Noir , Forged Iron , Fingerprint , Grey Pinstripe
Few grays feel this muted. Magnet leans neutral and quiet and sophisticated, which points it toward minimal interfaces and architecture. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.97:1.
Reference
Magnet color codes
- HEX
- #525054
- RGB
- rgb(82, 80, 84)
- RGBA
- rgba(82, 80, 84, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(270, 2%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(270, 5%, 33%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 67%)
- LAB
- lab(34.3 1.5 -2.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.5% 0.007 308.3)
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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 9.3
- RAL 7024: Graphite grey #474A50 · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Magnet 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 Magnet
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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 Magnet 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 7.97:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.63:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Magnet background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Magnet
Magnet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Magnet
Magnet triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Stone Cold #555555 · ΔE 3.4
- Matterhorn #524B4B · ΔE 3.6
- Isolation #494D55 · ΔE 3.9
- Tuna #46494E · ΔE 4.0
- Witchcraft #474C50 · ΔE 4.6
- Smokescreen #5E5755 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Magnet is closest to Armadillo .
FAQ
Magnet FAQs
What color is Magnet?
Magnet is a dark gray with the hex code #525054. In HSL terms it has a hue of 270°, 2% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Magnet?
The hex code for Magnet is #525054. In RGB it's rgb(82, 80, 84), and in CMYK it's cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 67%).
What colors go well with Magnet?
Magnet pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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