Black Frosted Signal
401Black Frosted Signal color palette using #8185a7, #606993, #393e5e, #1e2136, #0d0f19.
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Black Color Palettes
Pure black is rarely the right choice; these palettes use tinted near-blacks instead. Its main colours include pewter (#a183a0), dusty rose (#a06a85), slate (#846588), eggplant (#525671), charcoal (#383d4e), built as a monochromatic set around 230° on the colour wheel. Hex and RGB values for each swatch are listed below for quick copy.
Black color palette hex codes
Main black colours with named swatches, HEX and RGB. Derived from this tag's hue (230°), saturation (12%) and monochromatic scheme.
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pewter swatch | Pewter | #a183a0 | rgb(161, 131, 160) | |
| Dusty Rose swatch | Dusty Rose | #a06a85 | rgb(160, 106, 133) | |
| Slate swatch | Slate | #846588 | rgb(132, 101, 136) | |
| Eggplant swatch | Eggplant | #525671 | rgb(82, 86, 113) | |
| Charcoal swatch | Charcoal | #383d4e | rgb(56, 61, 78) | |
| Ebony swatch | Ebony | #1c1e29 | rgb(28, 30, 41) | |
| Obsidian swatch | Obsidian | #171811 | rgb(23, 24, 17) | |
| Obsidian swatch | Obsidian | #0c0d12 | rgb(12, 13, 18) |
Black color palettes
Gothic Antique Lantern
305Gothic Antique Lantern color palette using #bb6b6b, #6265a7, #7d294f, #230c21, #1d1c0c.
Black Dusty Current
298Black Dusty Current color palette using #868eaa, #666c9c, #393d5f, #1f2437, #0a0c14.
Black Wild Orchard
221Black Wild Orchard color palette using #797ea1, #656d9b, #39405f, #1d2134, #0f111d.
Gothic Frosted Prairie
218Gothic Frosted Prairie color palette using #c07877, #6264a8, #832a53, #260b25, #1b100e.
Gothic Antique Current
169Gothic Antique Current color palette using #d35c58, #363ac1, #71455b, #250b24, #210809.
Dark Smoked Atlas
166Dark Smoked Atlas color palette using #6e74bd, #4653b4, #293380, #090c2a, #22071a.
Midnight Frosted Drift
163Midnight Frosted Drift color palette using #6a74ca, #445ac8, #21368a, #071134, #1c0425.
Black Sunlit Archive
153Black Sunlit Archive color palette using #888fac, #5f6892, #43496f, #1c1f32, #0b0c15.
Black Sunlit Ember
150Black Sunlit Ember color palette using #7c83a3, #69719e, #383d5e, #181b2c, #0b0d14.
Black Smoked Lantern
149Black Smoked Lantern color palette using #7881a1, #5f6a92, #3e4266, #1b1f30, #0e101b.
Gothic Still Atlas
148Gothic Still Atlas color palette using #ca6861, #3b3cbb, #6f4559, #251323, #1d1c0c.
Deep Sunlit Orchard
145Deep Sunlit Orchard color palette using #e364a6, #5b9ec5, #7f2a84, #1c0e30, #1f0a16.
Black Faded Current
133Black Faded Current color palette using #8589aa, #616896, #3c4263, #171929, #0a0c14.
Black Antique Harbour
128Black Antique Harbour color palette using #8389a8, #5f6592, #42496e, #181a0f, #0d0f19.
Black Golden Linen
121Black Golden Linen color palette using #7e84a5, #636f98, #3a3e60, #1d2134, #0a0c14.
Gothic Smoked Archive
120Gothic Smoked Archive color palette using #b86669, #595aa2, #702a50, #270d27, #220708.
Black Washed Orchard
113Black Washed Orchard color palette using #8084a6, #69729e, #3f4669, #161928, #0a0c14.
Black Soft Studio
112Black Soft Studio color palette using #7d85a4, #66729b, #39415f, #1d2135, #0a0c14.
Dark Still Studio
107Dark Still Studio color palette using #7980c2, #4651b4, #2b2e85, #0a0d2d, #22071a.
Dark Electric Morning
106Dark Electric Morning color palette using #767cc1, #5158bc, #272c7a, #080c26, #22071a.
Black Deep Signal
104Black Deep Signal color palette using #8a90ad, #5f6591, #404a6a, #1f2338, #0a0c14.
Black Smoked Alcove
99Black Smoked Alcove color palette using #8187a7, #6a739e, #3b4161, #0e0f1b, #181a0f.
Black Antique Drift
95Black Antique Drift color palette using #8389a8, #616c95, #42486e, #181c2b, #0c0f18.
About black color palettes
Pure black is rarely the right choice; these palettes use tinted near-blacks instead. This page collects 39 black color palettes, each one generated and then filtered so that every scheme is actually usable in a real design rather than just pleasant to look at.
Most black schemes anchor somewhere around graphite (#484b5b), a cool hue sitting near 230 degrees on the color wheel at roughly 12% saturation. The palettes below span a lightness range of about 52 points, which is wide enough to give you a background, a mid-tone and a text color from the same set. A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
When you build with black, resist the urge to use it everywhere. Pick one swatch as your dominant colour, one as a supporting tone, and reserve the most saturated value for elements you genuinely want people to click. Everything else should be a neutral drawn from the same hue family so the whole interface feels deliberate.
Need something more specific? Generate a custom scheme with the AI color palette generator or extract one from a photo with the color palette from image tool.
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Black color palette FAQ
What colors are in a black color palette?
A typical black palette combines pewter (#a183a0), dusty rose (#a06a85), slate (#846588) and supporting tones. Pure black is rarely the right choice; these palettes use tinted near-blacks instead.
What are the hex codes for black?
Black is a colour family rather than a single value. The main hex codes on this page are #a183a0, #a06a85, #846588, #525671, #383d4e, #1c1e29, #171811, #0c0d12, centred near #484b5b. Copy any value from the table above.
How do I use a black color palette in my design?
Assign the lightest swatch to backgrounds, the darkest to text, and use the remaining colours for accents and states. Copy the palette as CSS variables or a Tailwind theme from any palette page so the tokens stay consistent across your project.
Are these black palettes free to use?
Yes. All 39 palettes on this page are free for personal and commercial work, with no attribution and no account required. You can also type "black" into the AI color palette generator to build a fresh scheme in the same range.