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Tetradic · 5 colors · May 6, 2026

Deep black sheep

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Born from "Deep black sheep", Deep black sheep explores the sharp dialogue of two hues facing one another. Within it, a balance between void and form, crossed by a dramatic tension that commands attention.

TetradicPrintDarkMonochrome
#120F0FCouleur 1
RGB18 15 15HSL0 9 6
#312D2FCouleur 2
RGB49 45 47HSL330 4 18
#5B5250Couleur 3
RGB91 82 80HSL11 6 34
#AC8B7FCouleur 4
RGB172 139 127HSL16 21 59
#C7C3CACouleur 5
RGB199 195 202HSL274 6 78

Palette Usage Guide

Application Scenarios

Interface Design

Combine #120f0f for text on #c7c3ca background.

Emotional Impact

Born from "Deep black sheep", Deep black sheep explores the sharp dialogue of two hues facing one another. Within it, a balance between void and form, crossed by a dramatic tension that commands attention.

Contrast Analysis
Text on Canvas

11:1

AAA

Secondary on Canvas

4.4:1

AA Large

Accent on Base

2.5:1

Fail

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Closest matches across major brands

Average ΔE :38 (Approximate)
#120F0F
DMC 938
Coffee Brown Ul Dk
ΔE 40
#312D2F
DMC 500
Blue Green Vy Dk
ΔE 41
#5B5250
DMC 413
Pewter Gray Dk
ΔE 15
#AC8B7F
DMC 318
Steel Gray Light
ΔE 65
#C7C3CA
DMC 415
Pearl Gray
ΔE 28

Approximate sRGB matches — request a physical color card from each brand before purchasing.

Technical Specs

Developer Assets

Developer handoff assets with copyable code blocks for design systems.

CSS
:root {
  --color-couleur-1: #120f0f;
  --color-couleur-2: #312d2f;
  --color-couleur-3: #5b5250;
  --color-couleur-4: #ac8b7f;
  --color-couleur-5: #c7c3ca;
}
Tailwind
'deep-black-sheep': {
  500: '#120f0f',
  400: '#312d2f',
  300: '#5b5250',
  200: '#ac8b7f',
  100: '#c7c3ca',
}
JSON
{
  "name": "Deep black sheep",
  "harmony": "Tetradic",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Couleur 1",
      "hex": "#120f0f"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 2",
      "hex": "#312d2f"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 3",
      "hex": "#5b5250"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 4",
      "hex": "#ac8b7f"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 5",
      "hex": "#c7c3ca"
    }
  ]
}
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Contrast Ratios

Each color vs. white background

Couleur 1
White
19.07:1AAA
Black
1.1:1Fail
Couleur 2
White
13.57:1AAA
Black
1.55:1Fail
Couleur 3
White
7.59:1AAA
Black
2.77:1Fail
Couleur 4
White
3.11:1AA Large
Black
6.75:1AA
Couleur 5
White
1.74:1Fail
Black
12.09:1AAA
Brand Design

Identity Visuals

Icon Application
Typography Pairing

Deep black sheep

The intersection of form and function reveals the palette in all its depth. Every hue is intentional, every space is a breath.

· Display · Body
UI Components
Buttons
Active

Surface Card

System element

Emotional Resonance

Color Psychology

Couleur 1

Absolutism & Luxury

Couleur 1 concentrates all the authority of black — deep and muted, it absorbs the gaze and projects total assurance. The color of brands that have nothing to justify.

AuthorityLuxuryPowerAbsolutism
Couleur 2

Structure & Gravity

Couleur 2 brings the density of black with increased breathability — deep and muted, it anchors compositions and lends them architectural depth.

DepthStructureProfessionalismGrounding
Couleur 3

Sophistication & Balance

Couleur 3 masters the art of discretion — dark and muted, it structures without dominating. Ideal as a background or type color in mature design systems.

SophisticationDiscretionBalanceMaturity
Couleur 4

Passion & Engagement

Couleur 4 is a light, quiet red that anchors a direct, assertive presence. It embodies measured passion — warm enough to capture attention, tempered enough to build trust.

PassionWarmthEngagementTrust
Couleur 5

Purity & Timelessness

Couleur 5 represents the blank page — pale and muted, it evokes transparency and honesty. In luxury as in tech, it signifies the essential stripped of the superfluous.

PurityMinimalismClarityTimelessness
Visual Atmosphere

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