Shadowmere - Palette

A dark color combination designed for visual harmony, accessibility, and professional design applications.

#1C1C1C

RGB(28, 28, 28)

#262626

RGB(38, 38, 38)

#303030

RGB(48, 48, 48)

#3A3A3A

RGB(58, 58, 58)

#444444

RGB(68, 68, 68)

Color Properties

Color HEX RGB HSL Luminance Temperature
#1C1C1C RGB(28, 28, 28) HSL(0, 0%, 11%) 28 / 255 Neutral
#262626 RGB(38, 38, 38) HSL(0, 0%, 15%) 38 / 255 Neutral
#303030 RGB(48, 48, 48) HSL(0, 0%, 19%) 48 / 255 Neutral
#3A3A3A RGB(58, 58, 58) HSL(0, 0%, 23%) 58 / 255 Neutral
#444444 RGB(68, 68, 68) HSL(0, 0%, 27%) 68 / 255 Neutral

Accessibility & Readability

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance ensures your design is usable by everyone, including people with visual impairments. The following contrast ratios measure readability between foreground and background colors.

Combination Contrast Ratio WCAG AA WCAG AAA Status
Aa
Primary text on primary background
1.13:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Primary text on secondary background
1.29:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Accent text on primary background
1.75:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Black text on secondary background
1.59:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
White text on primary background
17.04:1 Pass Pass AA Compliant
Understanding WCAG Contrast Requirements AA Standard: Minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text (18pt+).
AAA Standard: Enhanced requirement of 7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.
Large Text: 18pt (24px) or 14pt (18.5px) bold.

Color Details

Each color includes HEX, RGB, and CMYK values for both digital and print applications.

#1C1C1C
RGB RGB(28, 28, 28)
CMYK 89% / 89% / 89% / 89%
#262626
RGB RGB(38, 38, 38)
CMYK 85% / 85% / 85% / 85%
#303030
RGB RGB(48, 48, 48)
CMYK 81% / 81% / 81% / 81%
#3A3A3A
RGB RGB(58, 58, 58)
CMYK 77% / 77% / 77% / 77%
#444444
RGB RGB(68, 68, 68)
CMYK 73% / 73% / 73% / 73%

Interactive Preview

Test how this palette performs in real-world UI scenarios.

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Format: X Y Blur Color
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Live Preview Area

Secondary Heading

This sample text demonstrates how your selected color combinations work together in a real design context. You can test this link to see how interactive elements appear.

Pro Tip: Aim for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for body text to ensure readability.

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Design Applications

Web & UI Design

Perfect for modern websites, dashboards, and application interfaces where visual hierarchy and user experience matter.

Brand Identity

Establish consistent brand recognition across logos, marketing collateral, and digital presence with these harmonious colors.

Print & Packaging

CMYK values provided ensure accurate color reproduction for business cards, brochures, and product packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply copy the HEX or RGB values from the color cards above and paste them directly into Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop, or any design software. Most design tools accept both HEX and RGB formats.

HEX (Hexadecimal) is primarily used for web design. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is for digital screens. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is used for print materials. This palette provides all three formats for versatility.

Yes, all color palettes on this platform are completely free for both personal and commercial use. No attribution is required, though it's always appreciated.