Night Sky

Also known as: Stretch Limo, Caviar, Bastille, Jaguar

Expect neutral and understated associations from Night Sky — a deep gray well suited to neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. For contrast, pair it with a gray from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (14.15:1, passes WCAG AA).

Night Sky color codes

HEX
#292B31
RGB
rgb(41, 43, 49)
RGBA
rgba(41, 43, 49, 1)
HSL
hsl(225, 9%, 18%)
HSV
hsv(225, 16%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 12%, 0%, 81%)
LAB
lab(17.5 0.2 -4.2)
OKLCH
oklch(29.0% 0.011 271.0)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning cool

subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 11.6
  • RAL 9011 — Graphite black#292C2F · ΔE 2.4 · 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 Night Sky 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Night Sky

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Night Sky 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 14.15:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 1.48:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Night Sky background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Night Sky

Night Sky with its complement

Soft neighbors of Night Sky

Night Sky triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Night Sky is closest to Holy Crow.

Night Sky FAQs

What color is Night Sky?

Night Sky is a dark gray with the hex code #292B31. In HSL terms it has a hue of 225°, 9% saturation, and 18% lightness.

What is the hex code for Night Sky?

The hex code for Night Sky is #292B31. In RGB it's rgb(41, 43, 49), and in CMYK it's cmyk(16%, 12%, 0%, 81%).

What colors go well with Night Sky?

Night Sky 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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