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Soot and Ash Veil

A stark, yet nuanced palette from deep black to muted grey, capturing textures of soot and ash.

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A bolder treatment that stretches the primary and secondary colors across a full gradient banner.

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#1A1A1A#3A3A3A#5A5A5A#7A7A7A#9A9A9A

Palette guide

How to use Soot and Ash Veil

Overview

The Soot and Ash Veil palette offers a stark yet nuanced monochrome spectrum, capturing the textures of soot and ash from deep black to muted grey. This collection includes a profound black (#1A1A1A), a very dark grey (#3A3A3A), a dark grey (#5A5A5A), a medium grey (#7A7A7A), and a light grey (#9A9A9A). Designers will find this palette perfect for creating sophisticated, minimalist, and contemporary designs that exude elegance and focus. It's particularly effective for projects requiring a strong, dramatic backdrop or a clean, uncluttered aesthetic. Developers can utilize these shades for impactful dark mode interfaces, sophisticated branding, or any application where a powerful, timeless, and refined visual presence is desired, ensuring excellent contrast and visual hierarchy.

Best used for

  • Minimalist and modern web design
  • Luxury product packaging (dark aesthetics)
  • Photography and art exhibition sites
  • Dark mode application interfaces
  • High-end corporate branding
  • Fashion and lifestyle platforms

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #1A1A1A as the dominant background or for bold typography, creating a strong, dramatic foundation.

secondary

Apply #3A3A3A for main content areas or secondary headers, offering a softer yet deep contrast.

accent

Utilize #9A9A9A for subtle highlights, borders, or hover states, providing a clean, crisp accent.

background

Employ #1A1A1A for a truly dark experience or #3A3A3A for a slightly less intense dark background.

text

White or very light grey text (like #9A9A9A) is essential for readability on darker shades. #1A1A1A works for large text on #9A9A9A.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure white or #9A9A9A text has sufficient contrast on #1A1A1A, #3A3A3A, and #5A5A5A.
  • Avoid using #7A7A7A text on #5A5A5A backgrounds, as contrast will be poor.
  • For optimal readability, aim for high contrast ratios, especially for body text.
  • Always use a WCAG contrast checker to verify all text and background pairings.

Recommended combinations

Deep Contrast

A classic dark mode setup: #1A1A1A for the background, #9A9A9A for primary text, and #5A5A5A for secondary text or subtle dividers.

#1A1A1A · #9A9A9A · #5A5A5A

Layered Ash

Excellent for creating visual hierarchy in cards or sections, with #3A3A3A as the base, #7A7A7A for content, and #5A5A5A for borders or details.

#3A3A3A · #7A7A7A · #5A5A5A

Soot Highlight

Use #9A9A9A as a light background for focal elements, with #1A1A1A for bold headings and #3A3A3A for body text, creating a strong, modern look.

#9A9A9A · #1A1A1A · #3A3A3A

CSS variables

:root {
  --soot-and-ash-veil-1: #1A1A1A;
  --soot-and-ash-veil-2: #3A3A3A;
  --soot-and-ash-veil-3: #5A5A5A;
  --soot-and-ash-veil-4: #7A7A7A;
  --soot-and-ash-veil-5: #9A9A9A;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "soot-and-ash-veil": {
        1: "#1A1A1A",
        2: "#3A3A3A",
        3: "#5A5A5A",
        4: "#7A7A7A",
        5: "#9A9A9A",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

monochrome dark paletteblack and grey aestheticminimalist elegant colorssoot inspired color schemecontemporary dark UI

Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#1A1A1A
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Color 2#3A3A3A
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Color 3#5A5A5A
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Color 4#7A7A7A
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Color 5#9A9A9A
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Accessibility

Contrast checker

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4.1:1AA18
6.2:1AA
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4:1AA18
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6.2:1AA
4:1AA18
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