Urban Chic
Also known as: Spinel Black , Moonless Sky , Sporting Green , Corduroy
Part of the gray family, Urban Chic pairs a rich base with a balanced and versatile presence. It belongs in editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 8.88:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Urban Chic color codes
- HEX
- #424C4A
- RGB
- rgb(66, 76, 74)
- RGBA
- rgba(66, 76, 74, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(168, 7%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(168, 13%, 30%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(13%, 0%, 3%, 70%)
- LAB
- lab(31.4 -4.5 -0.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.7% 0.013 182.3)
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 cyan 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 7.4
- RAL 7043: Traffic grey B #4E5451 · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Urban Chic 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Urban Chic
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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 Urban Chic 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 8.88:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Urban Chic background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Urban Chic
Urban Chic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Urban Chic
Urban Chic triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dark Space #414A4C · ΔE 2.7
- All Nighter #455454 · ΔE 3.3
- Deep Forest #3C463E · ΔE 4.1
- Lights Out #3D474B · ΔE 4.1
- Armadillo #484A46 · ΔE 4.1
- Dead Forest #434B4F · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Urban Chic is closest to Matterhorn .
FAQ
Urban Chic FAQs
What color is Urban Chic?
Urban Chic is a dark gray with the hex code #424C4A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 168°, 7% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Urban Chic?
The hex code for Urban Chic is #424C4A. In RGB it's rgb(66, 76, 74), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 0%, 3%, 70%).
What colors go well with Urban Chic?
Urban Chic pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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