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Metal Sheen

A sophisticated spectrum of cool greys, capturing the polished yet understated elegance of pewter metal.

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#6A6C71#8C8E93#B5B7BB#57595D#797B80

Palette guide

How to use Metal Sheen

Overview

The Metal Sheen palette offers a sophisticated spectrum of cool greys, capturing the polished yet understated elegance of pewter metal. With deep, anchoring tones like #57595D and #6A6C71, it provides a solid foundation for any design. Lighter, shimmering shades such as #8C8E93, #797B80, and the subtle #B5B7BB complete the collection, creating a cohesive and modern aesthetic. This palette is ideal for designers and developers aiming for a minimalist, industrial, or high-tech feel, perfect for projects that require a clean, professional, and timeless look with a touch of metallic sophistication.

Best used for

  • Corporate websites and professional portfolios
  • Luxury product design and branding
  • Minimalist UI/UX for applications and software
  • Architectural presentations and renders
  • Tech company branding and digital interfaces
  • Industrial design concepts and mood boards

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #57595D as a deep, grounding primary color for strong headers, navigation, or significant brand elements.

secondary

Employ #6A6C71 as a mid-tone, supportive secondary for subheadings, background sections, or decorative elements.

accent

Apply #B5B7BB for subtle highlights, interactive elements, or to add a gentle, polished gleam.

background

Utilize #B5B7BB or a near-white for a clean, understated background that allows darker greys to stand out.

text

For optimal readability, use #57595D or true black on lighter backgrounds like #B5B7BB.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure sufficient contrast for text on backgrounds, especially with similar grey tones like #8C8E93 on #B5B7BB.
  • Prioritize #57595D for main body text on light backgrounds to meet WCAG contrast guidelines.
  • Avoid using light greys like #B5B7BB for small or critical text elements.
  • Test interactive elements (buttons, links) to ensure their states are clearly distinguishable with enough luminance difference.

Recommended combinations

Polished Steel

Ideal for sleek UI designs, corporate branding, or creating a sense of modern professionalism.

#57595D · #6A6C71 · #B5B7BB

Subtle Gradient

Creates visual depth and soft transitions, suitable for backgrounds or layered UI components.

#6A6C71 · #797B80 · #8C8E93

Industrial Edge

Effective for strong accents, data visualization, or highlighting key information in a robust manner.

#57595D · #8C8E93 · #6A6C71

CSS variables

:root {
  --metal-sheen-1: #6A6C71;
  --metal-sheen-2: #8C8E93;
  --metal-sheen-3: #B5B7BB;
  --metal-sheen-4: #57595D;
  --metal-sheen-5: #797B80;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "metal-sheen": {
        1: "#6A6C71",
        2: "#8C8E93",
        3: "#B5B7BB",
        4: "#57595D",
        5: "#797B80",
      }
    }
  }
}

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Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#6A6C71
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Color 2#8C8E93
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Color 3#B5B7BB
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Color 4#57595D
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Color 5#797B80
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