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Graphite Black (RAL 9011)
Graphite Black (RAL 9011)
#26292AClick to copy
Graphite Black (RAL 9011) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(38, 41, 42)Copy
HSLhsl(195, 5%, 16%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(195, 10%, 16%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(10%, 2%, 0%, 84%)Copy
Graphite Black (RAL 9011) Color Schemes
Complementary
#26292A
Click to copy#2A2726
Click to copyAnalogous
#262A29
Click to copy#26272A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2A2627
Click to copy#2A2926
Click to copyMonochromatic
#26292A
Click to copy#5B5B5B
Click to copy#8E8E8E
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGraphite Black (RAL 9011) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
14.65 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.43 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
13.44 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.16 : 1
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Graphite Black (RAL 9011) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Graphite Black (RAL 9011) Color Introduction
Definition
Graphite Black (RAL 9011) (HEX #26292A) has the RGB value rgb(38, 41, 42), the HSL value hsl(195°, 5%, 16%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(10%, 2%, 0%, 84%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Graphite Black (RAL 9011) is #2A2726, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #262A29 and #26272A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2A2627, #2A2926) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Graphite Black (RAL 9011) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Graphite Black (RAL 9011) has a contrast ratio of 14.65:1 against white and 1.43:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Pairings of black and white carry no interference from any color tendency, letting the content itself take center stage — which is why they are regarded as classics in premium branding and minimalist design. Specifically, Graphite Black (RAL 9011) has a lightness of 16% and a saturation of 5%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: A black with a faint sheen.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, black-and-white palettes represent the ultimate and an attitude; they strip away emotional noise and express sophistication and modernity in the purest way. For this reason Graphite Black (RAL 9011) tends to leave a first impression of being pure and powerful in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Black-and-white palettes are commonly used for large headlines, logos and generous negative-space layouts; a monochrome base with a single bright accent immediately creates a strong modern feel. In real projects, Graphite Black (RAL 9011) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Black & White”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Graphite Black (RAL 9011) Featured In
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