COLOR
#1C1938
≈ Black Market
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On white
Aa
16.86:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
1.04:1
Fails AA
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Aa#FFFFFF(16.86:1)
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Normal vision#1C1938
Protanopia#0D1E39
Deuteranopia#0C1C37
Tritanopia#141F25
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Colors that go with Black Market
Black Market sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Black Market — meaning & where to use it
Black Market is a deep, shadowy blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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