Magnet
Also known as: Perle Noir, Forged Iron, Fingerprint, Grey Pinstripe
Magnet sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a muted gray that feels neutral and understated. Try it in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Magnet
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.97:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.63:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Magnet background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Magnet
Magnet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Magnet
Magnet triad
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.
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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