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Black Taupe Gray
Black Taupe Gray
#3A3530Click to copy
Black Taupe Gray Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(58, 53, 48)Copy
HSLhsl(30, 9%, 21%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(30, 17%, 23%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 9%, 17%, 77%)Copy
Black Taupe Gray Color Schemes
Complementary
#3A3530
Click to copy#30353A
Click to copyAnalogous
#3A3030
Click to copy#3A3A30
Click to copySplit Complementary
#303A3A
Click to copy#30303A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#3A3530
Click to copy#686868
Click to copy#9B9B9B
Click to copy#020202
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBlack Taupe Gray 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
12.13 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.73 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
11.12 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.04 : 1
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Black Taupe Gray 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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Black Taupe Gray Color Introduction
Definition
Black Taupe Gray (HEX #3A3530) has the RGB value rgb(58, 53, 48), the HSL value hsl(30°, 9%, 21%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 9%, 17%, 77%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Black Taupe Gray is #30353A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #3A3030 and #3A3A30 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#303A3A, #30303A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Black Taupe Gray uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Black Taupe Gray has a contrast ratio of 12.13:1 against white and 1.73:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Gray offers an exceptionally rich range of lightness levels, from silver to charcoal, each with its own character; it is a core color in modern minimalist design and industrial style. Specifically, Black Taupe Gray has a lightness of 21% and a saturation of 9%, 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: The color of the darkest areas of a picture, such as the gaps in hair or the depths of clothing folds.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, gray stands for balance and restraint. Used well it creates a refined, calm atmosphere, but in large areas it can also feel dull and needs lightness variation to keep it lively. For this reason Black Taupe Gray tends to leave a first impression of being calm and restrained in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Gray is commonly used for secondary text, dividers, disabled states and card backgrounds — an indispensable structural color for building interface hierarchy. In real projects, Black Taupe Gray is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Gray”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Black Taupe Gray Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
