Urban Chic
Also known as: Spinel Black, Moonless Sky, Sporting Green, Corduroy
Urban Chic sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a muted gray that feels balanced and versatile. Try it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Urban Chic
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 8.88:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.36:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Urban Chic background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Urban Chic
Urban Chic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Urban Chic
Urban Chic triad
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.
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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