COLOR
#555C5C
≈ Crucible
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On white
Aa
6.84:1
Passes AA
On black
Aa
2.56:1
Fails AA
Best text on this color
Aa#FFFFFF(6.84:1)
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Colour-blindness preview
Normal vision#555C5C
Protanopia#5B5B5C
Deuteranopia#5A5A5C
Tritanopia#535D5C
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Crucible is an easy neutral to build around — combine it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point, plus a tint or shade of itself for depth.
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Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Crucible — meaning & where to use it
Crucible is a rich, mid-toned neutral — calm, versatile and understated. It works well for backgrounds, typography and minimalist, editorial layouts where colour should recede. Pair it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point.
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