Black Frosted Signal
401Black Frosted Signal color palette using #8185a7, #606993, #393e5e, #1e2136, #0d0f19.
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Dark Color Palettes
Dark colour is built for night interfaces: deep navy, charcoal and near-black fields that still leave room for readable type. Mood comes first; murk does not. Its main colours include orchid (#c361b3), amethyst (#af49bc), brick red (#c23d77), cerulean (#383a9c), midnight blue (#283274), built as a monochromatic set around 235° on the colour wheel. Hex and RGB values for each swatch are listed below for quick copy.
Dark color palette hex codes
Main dark colours with named swatches, HEX and RGB. Derived from this tag's hue (235°), saturation (45%) and monochromatic scheme.
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid swatch | Orchid | #c361b3 | rgb(195, 97, 179) | |
| Amethyst swatch | Amethyst | #af49bc | rgb(175, 73, 188) | |
| Brick Red swatch | Brick Red | #c23d77 | rgb(194, 61, 119) | |
| Cerulean swatch | Cerulean | #383a9c | rgb(56, 58, 156) | |
| Midnight Blue swatch | Midnight Blue | #283274 | rgb(40, 50, 116) | |
| Ebony swatch | Ebony | #151941 | rgb(21, 25, 65) | |
| Ebony swatch | Ebony | #0d1029 | rgb(13, 16, 41) | |
| Obsidian swatch | Obsidian | #210818 | rgb(33, 8, 24) |
Dark color palettes
Dark Still Ember
392Dark Still Ember color palette using #7c7fc3, #5060bc, #2d2f8b, #141a4b, #0a0e2e.
Dark Autumn Faded Harbour
371Dark Autumn Faded Harbour color palette using #bad382, #bc70a8, #ac9526, #461f26, #271b13.
Dark Washed Ember
341Dark Washed Ember color palette using #787dc2, #454bb4, #282a7b, #131649, #070a1f.
Dark Summer Sunlit Terrace
330Dark Summer Sunlit Terrace color palette using #c6b0ca, #99b8b3, #693aaf, #435257, #202551.
Dark Autumn Dusty Alcove
322Dark Autumn Dusty Alcove color palette using #baea6d, #c56cab, #b39d21, #4d1521, #3a1c09.
Gothic Antique Lantern
305Gothic Antique Lantern color palette using #bb6b6b, #6265a7, #7d294f, #230c21, #1d1c0c.
Dark Muted Studio
290Dark Muted Studio color palette using #757fc0, #4756b7, #2b3587, #131849, #080b24.
Dark Winter Muted Studio
280Dark Winter Muted Studio color palette using #8c69e7, #a4ca45, #563d8e, #3c4f0e, #170e27.
Dark Dusty Lantern
277Dark Dusty Lantern color palette using #7480c0, #4657b6, #282a7c, #131549, #06081e.
Dark Summer Smoked Archive
275Dark Summer Smoked Archive color palette using #bfacc1, #96beb7, #634b9f, #2d6277, #1f275b.
Dark Academia Muted Archive
270Dark Academia Muted Archive color palette using #a7b19c, #bd7d9a, #78754c, #2d2113, #111910.
Dark Winter Muted Meadow
269Dark Winter Muted Meadow color palette using #8e64dd, #aedc4e, #4a2d94, #354417, #170f27.
Dark Autumn Electric Terrace
268Dark Autumn Electric Terrace color palette using #b4ca8d, #c3629f, #94812b, #4f2830, #3d200f.
Dark Autumn Soft Morning
266Dark Autumn Soft Morning color palette using #bae177, #cc5baa, #b19824, #47272d, #261b15.
Dark Muted Harbour
263Dark Muted Harbour color palette using #6c72bc, #4649b6, #2a3081, #131446, #070b23.
Dark Winter Electric Archive
262Dark Winter Electric Archive color palette using #a08dc5, #a5be6a, #52358b, #404f17, #15092f.
Dark Wild Lantern
259Dark Wild Lantern color palette using #7276bf, #565fbe, #2c3088, #131948, #090b2c.
Dark Winter Quiet Ember
254Dark Winter Quiet Ember color palette using #9380ce, #ace048, #4423a9, #3d4f12, #120c1e.
Dark Summer Deep Meadow
250Dark Summer Deep Meadow color palette using #d090e1, #97bcb4, #7557a8, #3c525d, #262a40.
Dark Academia Frosted Current
249Dark Academia Frosted Current color palette using #b4ce96, #c46898, #918f42, #571c1e, #332413.
Dark Academia Frosted Harbour
249Dark Academia Frosted Harbour color palette using #adbf95, #bf6794, #868438, #3b3232, #28241e.
Dark Summer Smoked Morning
247Dark Summer Smoked Morning color palette using #c5a6c9, #7bcdbe, #6244b2, #305461, #353745.
Dark Quiet Terrace
245Dark Quiet Terrace color palette using #6e77bd, #5865bf, #272a78, #121644, #06071a.
About dark color palettes
Browse 140 dark colour palettes tuned for dark mode surfaces and low-light branding. Lightness stays low while contrast for text is protected.
Use them for developer tools, entertainment UIs, nocturnal campaigns and any product that should feel immersive after sunset.
Separate background layers by a few lightness points so panels do not melt together. Place primary text on the lightest readable step in the set, not on a mid grey that fails contrast. Keep accents slightly brighter than the field so focus states remain visible without glowing harshly.
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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Dark color palette FAQ
What is a dark colour palette?
Dark palettes live at low lightness for dark mode and nocturnal branding. Typical roles look like orchid (#c361b3), amethyst (#af49bc), brick red (#c23d77), with enough separation for type and surfaces.
What hex codes work for dark themes?
Useful dark values include #c361b3, #af49bc, #c23d77, #383a9c, #283274, #151941, #0d1029, #210818, centred near #30367e. Check that body text still clears contrast against the deepest backgrounds.
How do I keep dark palettes accessible?
Raise text and icons onto clearly lighter steps, avoid pure #000 for large fields if mid greys help depth, and verify AA contrast after every swap. Accents should brighten focus, not replace readable type colour.
Are these 140 dark palettes free to use?
Yes. All dark palettes on this page are free for personal and commercial projects without attribution.