Witchcraft
Also known as: Blackwood , Sooty Lashes , Black Ribbon , Salem Black
Part of the gray family, Witchcraft pairs a rich base with a balanced and versatile presence. It belongs in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. For contrast, pair it with a gray from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.69:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Witchcraft color codes
- HEX
- #474C50
- RGB
- rgb(71, 76, 80)
- RGBA
- rgba(71, 76, 80, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(207, 6%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(207, 11%, 31%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(11%, 5%, 0%, 69%)
- LAB
- lab(32.0 -1.4 -3.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(41.3% 0.009 241.9)
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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 11.1
- RAL 7024: Graphite grey #474A50 · ΔE 2.0 · 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 Witchcraft 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 Witchcraft
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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 Witchcraft 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 8.69:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.42:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Witchcraft background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Witchcraft
Witchcraft with its complement
Soft neighbors of Witchcraft
Witchcraft triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dead Forest #434B4F · ΔE 1.7
- Tuna #46494E · ΔE 1.7
- Stargazing #414549 · ΔE 2.4
- Trout #4C5356 · ΔE 2.6
- Isolation #494D55 · ΔE 2.7
- Dark Space #414A4C · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Witchcraft is closest to Matterhorn .
FAQ
Witchcraft FAQs
What color is Witchcraft?
Witchcraft is a dark gray with the hex code #474C50. In HSL terms it has a hue of 207°, 6% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Witchcraft?
The hex code for Witchcraft is #474C50. In RGB it's rgb(71, 76, 80), and in CMYK it's cmyk(11%, 5%, 0%, 69%).
What colors go well with Witchcraft?
Witchcraft pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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