Pale Carbon Black
A versatile dark neutral.
#585858
rgb(88, 88, 88)
Color formats
HEX
#585858
RGB
rgb(88, 88, 88)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 34.5%)
HSV
hsv(0, 0%, 34.5%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 65.5%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Pale Carbon Black.
Lightest
#BEBEBE
Lighter
#8B8B8B
Base
#585858
Darker
#252525
Darkest
#000000
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Pale Carbon Black works
Pale Carbon Black (#585858) is a versatile dark neutral. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. The low saturation keeps it calm and easy to pair, so it sits comfortably next to almost any accent color.
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