Dampened Black

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Onyx

  #464544

• Shady Character

  #4C4B4C

• Matterhorn

  #524B4B

• Black Panther

  #424242

• Vulcanised

  #424443

• Espresso Macchiato

  #4F4744

• Off the Beaten Path

  #534C4B

• Armadillo

  #484A46

About Dampened Black

Dampened Black sits at oklch(0.401 0.004 17.3) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #4A4747 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Dampened Black?

#4A4747 — also oklch(0.401 0.004 17.3) and Lab 30.45 1.30 0.47.

Can I use Dampened Black for text on white?

On white: 9.20:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 91. On dark ink: 1.94:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.