Stargazing
Also known as: Steel Grey, Cyberspace, Salem Black, Little Black Dress
Expect balanced and versatile associations from Stargazing — a rich gray well suited to minimal interfaces and architecture. Stargazing plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 9.67:1.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Stargazing
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 9.67:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.17:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Stargazing background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Stargazing
Stargazing with its complement
Soft neighbors of Stargazing
Stargazing triad
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.
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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