Stargazing
Also known as: Steel Grey , Cyberspace , Salem Black , Little Black Dress
Expect balanced and versatile associations from Stargazing, a rich gray suited to minimal interfaces and architecture. Stargazing plays well with gray tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 9.67:1.
Reference
Stargazing color codes
- HEX
- #414549
- RGB
- rgb(65, 69, 73)
- RGBA
- rgba(65, 69, 73, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 6%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(210, 11%, 29%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(11%, 5%, 0%, 71%)
- LAB
- lab(29.0 -1.0 -3.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.8% 0.009 248.1)
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: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 11.8
- RAL 7024: Graphite grey #474A50 · 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 Stargazing 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 Stargazing
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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 Stargazing 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 9.67:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.17:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Stargazing background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Stargazing
Stargazing with its complement
Soft neighbors of Stargazing
Stargazing triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Tuna #46494E · ΔE 1.7
- Witchcraft #474C50 · ΔE 2.4
- Arsenic #3B444B · ΔE 2.6
- Dead Forest #434B4F · ΔE 2.7
- Tamahagane #3B3F40 · ΔE 2.8
- Lights Out #3D474B · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Stargazing is closest to Onyx .
FAQ
Stargazing FAQs
What color is Stargazing?
Stargazing is a dark gray with the hex code #414549. In HSL terms it has a hue of 210°, 6% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Stargazing?
The hex code for Stargazing is #414549. In RGB it's rgb(65, 69, 73), and in CMYK it's cmyk(11%, 5%, 0%, 71%).
What colors go well with Stargazing?
Stargazing pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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