Pastel Cool Black
A versatile medium neutral.
#686868
rgb(104, 104, 104)
Color formats
HEX
#686868
RGB
rgb(104, 104, 104)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 40.8%)
HSV
hsv(0, 0%, 40.8%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 59.2%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Pastel Cool Black.
Lightest
#CECECE
Lighter
#9B9B9B
Base
#686868
Darker
#353535
Darkest
#020202
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Pastel Cool Black works
Pastel Cool Black (#686868) is a versatile medium 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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