Paean Black
#494248A deep aubergine-black with plum undertones. Warmer and more nuanced than a true black, it adds theatrical richness to any space.
Spec Sheet
Hex#494248
RGB73, 66, 72
HSL309°, 5%, 27%
On White 9.74:1 AAA
On Black 2.16:1 Fail
For AI Tools
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Use these colors for all components: Background: #EAE6E9 Text: #261323 Accent: #494248 Support: #76AD7E Neutral: #D6CDD0 Rules: - Use Background for surfaces and canvas - Use Ink for body text and icons - Never use Accent as body text — contrast is too low - Maintain 4.5:1 minimum contrast for normal text
Design System from Paean Black Palettes are free. Exports aren't.
CSS Variables
:root {
--palette-background: #EAE6E9;
--palette-ink: #261323;
--palette-accent: #494248;
--palette-support: #76AD7E;
--palette-neutral: #D6CDD0;
}Tailwind Config
{
"palette-background": "#EAE6E9",
"palette-ink": "#261323",
"palette-accent": "#494248",
"palette-support": "#76AD7E",
"palette-neutral": "#D6CDD0"
}Color Blindness Simulation
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TritanopiaBuild a design system around Paean Black.