The End
Also known as: Chromaphobic Black, Shoe Wax, Dire Wolf, Carbon Fibre
As a deep take on gray, The End carries balanced and versatile energy that suits minimal interfaces and architecture. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (14.35:1, passes WCAG AA).
The End color codes
- HEX
- #2A2A2A
- RGB
- rgb(42, 42, 42)
- RGBA
- rgba(42, 42, 42, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 16%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 0%, 16%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 84%)
- LAB
- lab(17.1 0.0 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(28.5% 0.000 0.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 10.5
- RAL 9017 — Traffic black#2A2D2F · ΔE 2.2 · 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 The End works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of The End
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from The End 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 14.35:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.46:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a The End background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring The End
The End with its complement
Soft neighbors of The End
The End triad
Similar colors
- Nero#252525 · ΔE 1.6
- Caviar#2B2C30 · ΔE 2.8
- Lead#212121 · ΔE 2.8
- Carbon#333333 · ΔE 2.9
- Holy Crow#332F2C · ΔE 3.4
- Oil#313330 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of The End is closest to Nero.
The End FAQs
What color is The End?
The End is a dark gray with the hex code #2A2A2A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 16% lightness.
What is the hex code for The End?
The hex code for The End is #2A2A2A. In RGB it's rgb(42, 42, 42), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 84%).
What colors go well with The End?
The End pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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