Outer Space

#414A4C

Crayola color

Outer Space (#414A4C) is a dark, blue-tinted charcoal from Crayola's more sophisticated palette, evoking the deep void of interstellar space. This nearly neutral dark grey with its subtle blue-green undertone captures the visual idea of deep space while functioning as an elegant dark neutral in design. It pairs naturally with silver, white, and galactic accent colors in space-themed branding.

Color Values

HEX

#414A4C

RGB

65, 74, 76

HSL

190.9, 7.8%, 27.6%

HSV

190.9, 14.5%, 29.8%

CMYK

14.5%, 2.6%, 0.0%, 70.2%

OKLCH

0.4018 0.0121 212.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #414A4C;
color: #414A4C;
border-color: #414A4C;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 700 #404040

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

9.1:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #414A4C?

RGB(65, 74, 76) · HSL(190.9, 7.8%, 27.6%) · CMYK(14.5%, 2.6%, 0.0%, 70.2%)

Does #414A4C meet WCAG contrast on white?

9.1:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #414A4C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #414A4C background; contrast on black is 2.31:1.