Night Sky
Also known as: Stretch Limo , Caviar , Bastille , Jaguar
Night Sky sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a muted gray that feels quiet and sophisticated. Try it in minimal interfaces and architecture. 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).
Reference
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)
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 blue 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 11.6
- 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: 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 Night Sky
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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 Night Sky 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 14.15:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.48:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Night Sky background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Night Sky
Night Sky with its complement
Soft neighbors of Night Sky
Night Sky triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Caviar #2B2C30 · ΔE 1.3
- Jaguar #29292F · ΔE 1.4
- Infinity #222831 · ΔE 2.6
- Ebony #313337 · ΔE 2.9
- Darth Vader #27252A · ΔE 3.0
- Cinder #242A2E · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Night Sky is closest to Holy Crow .
FAQ
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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