Basically Black
Meet Basically Black (#494D52), a deep charcoal with a subtle, cool undertone. This shade stands out not for its intensity, but for its quiet sophistication, offering a softer and more approachable foundation for your designs than a stark, absolute black.
Basically Black Code Conversions
HEX
#494D52
LAB
33, 0, -4
RGB
73, 77, 82
XYZ
6.9, 7.3, 9.0
HSL
213°, 6%, 30%
LCH
33, 4, 263°
HSB
213°, 11%, 32%
LUV
33, -2, -4
HWB
213°, 29%, 68%
Basically Black Color Harmonies
Analogous
Analogous schemes pair Basically Black with its neighbors on the color wheel, creating a cohesive and tranquil palette perfect for comfortable user interfaces.
Complementary
To find a complementary color for Basically Black, look directly opposite it on the color wheel. This pairing creates maximum contrast and visual energy.
Split Complementary
This scheme pairs Basically Black with the two colors adjacent to its complement, creating a vibrant palette with more nuanced visual interest.
Triadic
Triadic palettes are composed of three hues positioned evenly across the color wheel, offering a combination with high contrast and inherent harmony.
Tetradic
Tetradic color schemes use four colors arranged as two complementary pairs, creating rich and vibrant palettes built around the versatile Basically Black.
Square
A square color scheme uses four colors evenly spaced on the color wheel, creating a vibrant, high-contrast palette with Basically Black.
Basically Black Contrast Simulation
Basically Black Color Variations
Shades
Shades are darker values of Basically Black, created by adding black for more depth and weight.
Tints
Tints of Basically Black are created by mixing in white, resulting in softer, lighter shades.
Tones
Tones are Basically Black mixed with gray, resulting in softer, less saturated variations.
Hues
Hues are variations of Basically Black that share its base but differ in intensity or temperature.
What Interfaces Use Colors Like Basically Black?
