Obsidian Color Psychology & Meaning
Obsidian is volcanic glass as color system — these dark charcoal-blacks with warm undertones signal geological permanence and the specific luxury of materials formed by extreme natural processes.
#0A0808
#2A1818
#6A4848
#D8C0C0
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Obsidian
darkvolcanicpremium all luxurybrandingfashion
AAA
WCAG Grade
11.6:1
Contrast Ratio
2,100
Saves
5,700
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Palette: Obsidian.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Obsidian color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 0.3% | 10, 8, 8 | 0%, 20%, 20%, 96% | 0°, 11%, 4% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 1.2% | 42, 24, 24 | 0%, 43%, 43%, 84% | 0°, 27%, 13% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 8.2% | 106, 72, 72 | 0%, 32%, 32%, 58% | 0°, 19%, 35% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 56.1% | 216, 192, 192 | 0%, 11%, 11%, 15% | 0°, 24%, 80% |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Obsidian palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Obsidian (volcanic glass) has been used as a material since prehistoric times. Its visual qualities — deep black with warm undertone — have influenced luxury product and interior design.
Best Design Use Cases
Darkest near-black for backgrounds. Dark warm-gray for surfaces. Mid warm-gray for interactive. Rose-gray for text on dark.
Industries This Palette Suits
Luxury brands, premium fashion, volcanic products, high-end jewelry.
How to Implement the Obsidian Color Scheme
To use this Obsidian color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #0A0808 for the main background and #2A1818 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #D8C0C0 and #0A0808 is 11.63:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.