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Dark colour palettes
Dark tinted foundations and deeper supporting colours, sometimes with one brighter accent. Explore 2467 palettes.
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Colour pairings & usage tips
Try this.
Separate the canvas from a slightly lighter surface before adding a bright action colour. Keep the brightest accent for a small number of important elements.
Check the pairing.
Secondary text and chart lines need checks against the exact dark surface they sit on. A vivid colour alone does not guarantee readability.
A pairing to start with.
In Navy & Onyx, #070704 against #5E4C74 has a contrast ratio of 2.65:1. Keep this pair decorative and choose a higher-contrast foreground for text. This checks opaque colours only; other pairings, transparency and gradients need their own checks.
The five swatches span 13–45% OKLCH lightness. Try different colour roles in the palette generator.