Melanzane
Also known as: Mystical Shadow , Black Safflower , Smoky Charcoal , Valentino Nero
Melanzane is a deep, muted pink that reads as gentle and approachable. It earns its place in beauty and fashion and romantic branding. A green counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (13.93:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Melanzane color codes
- HEX
- #342931
- RGB
- rgb(52, 41, 49)
- RGBA
- rgba(52, 41, 49, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(316, 12%, 18%)
- HSV
- hsv(316, 21%, 20%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 21%, 6%, 80%)
- LAB
- lab(18.1 6.5 -3.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(29.6% 0.021 336.0)
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 pink 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 14.2
- RAL 8019: Grey brown #3F3A3A · ΔE 7.9 · 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 Melanzane 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: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- 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 Melanzane
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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 Melanzane 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 13.93:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.51:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Melanzane background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Melanzane
Melanzane with its complement
Soft neighbors of Melanzane
Melanzane triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Aubergine #372528 · ΔE 4.5
- Havana #3B2B2C · ΔE 4.6
- Haiti #2C2A35 · ΔE 4.9
- Ink Black #252024 · ΔE 5.2
- Voodoo #443240 · ΔE 5.4
- Darth Vader #27252A · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Melanzane is closest to Aztec .
FAQ
Melanzane FAQs
What color is Melanzane?
Melanzane is a dark pink with the hex code #342931. In HSL terms it has a hue of 316°, 12% saturation, and 18% lightness.
What is the hex code for Melanzane?
The hex code for Melanzane is #342931. In RGB it's rgb(52, 41, 49), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 21%, 6%, 80%).
What colors go well with Melanzane?
Melanzane pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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