Nearest named color: Outer Space
#414E46
#414E46
Nearest named
Outer Space
Family
Gray
Lightness
41.0%
Chroma
0.021
Hue angle
158.3°
Temperature
Neutral-leaning
Contrast on white
8.74:1 · AAA
Contrast on black
2.13:1 · Fail
Web-safe
#336633
CSS oklch()
41% 0.02 158

#414E46 is a mid neutral with only a whisper of temperate cast. On the Color Lab it reads quietly premium, restrained and easy to live with. It reproduces cleanly in print.

Palettes built on #414E46

Not just a swatch — here's how #414E46 works with other colors. Named schemes with #414E46 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Outer Space leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Outer Space is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Outer Space.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Outer Space plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Outer Space sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Outer Space is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Outer Space carrying the quiet middle.

Build a working theme in the generator →

Color Lab

How #414E46 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 48/100
Neutral
Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.
Softness 43/100
Moderate
Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.
Depth 55/100
Moderate
Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.
Naturalness 28/100
Low
Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.
Vintage feel 37/100
Low
A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.
Luxury 58/100
Moderate
Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.
Brand distinctiveness 8/100
Very low
Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.
UI accent fit 44/100
Moderate
Workable accent with care around contrast.
Surface fit 52/100
Moderate
Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.
Print safety 96/100
Very high
Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #414E46

For UI
For branding
For interior
For fashion
People also use #414E46 with

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA
Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass
Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass
Background Pair with white text at 8.7:1. Use
Subtle surface Use #D8DDDA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80
Avoid beside #414E4A — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #414E46 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI
Northwind Sign up
Build faster.
A working theme, generated in seconds.
Dashboard
Revenue
$48.2k ▲ 12%
Brand
AVELINE
Studio
Poster
Nov 14 · 8PM
NIGHT
MARKET
Packaging
BLOOM
Botanical Wash
250 ml
Interior

Scales

ShadesBase darkened in 10% steps
TintsBase lifted toward white
TonesSaturation removed, lightness held
Monochromatic scaleDesign-system ready, 50–900

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #414E46;
  --color-base-rgb: 65 78 70;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(41.0% 0.021 158.3);
  --color-50: #F7F8F7;
  --color-100: #E9EDEA;
  --color-200: #D3DAD5;
  --color-300: #B2BDB6;
  --color-400: #92A097;
  --color-500: #728279;
  --color-600: #5B6760;
  --color-700: #444B47;
  --color-800: #2E3330;
  --color-900: #1D201E;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}