Deep Space Sparkle

HEX: #4A646C | Modern Palette

On White
6.31:1
PASS
On Black
3.33:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#4A646C
RGB
74, 100, 108
HSL
194°, 31% ,42%
CMYK
31.48, 7.41, 0, 57.65

About Deep Space Sparkle

Deep Space Sparkle (#4A646C) is a color with RGB(74, 100, 108) and HSL(194.12°, 31.48%, 42.35%). It is commonly associated with Calm moods. In design, it fits Muted, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Print. Its complementary color is #6C524A, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #6C4A64 and #646C4A. The name comes from Deep Space Sparkle (English).

  • HEX: #4A646C
  • RGB: 74, 100, 108
  • HSL: 194.12°, 31.48%, 42.35%
  • Mood: Calm
  • Style: Muted, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Print
  • Complementary color: #6C524A
  • Triadic colors: #6C4A64, #646C4A
  • The name comes from Deep Space Sparkle (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #4A646C from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Calm
Style
Muted Cool
Use case
Text Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #5D5D6C
Protanopia #62626C
Tritanopia #486565
Achromatopsia #606060

Frequently Asked Questions

Deep Space Sparkle (#4A646C) is a color with RGB(74, 100, 108) and HSL(194.12°, 31.48%, 42.35%).

#4A646C pairs strongly with #6C524A as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#4A646C is suitable for Text, Print and works well with Muted, Cool styles.

#4A646C is commonly associated with Calm.

The name Deep Space Sparkle is linked to Deep Space Sparkle from English, meaning A descriptive name for a specific shade of color..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Deep Space Sparkle
Meaning A descriptive name for a specific shade of color.
Language English
First Recorded Use 21st Century

History

Deep Space Sparkle is a color that was introduced by Crayola in 2001 as part of their 'Metallic FX' crayon set. It is a dark, muted teal or blue-green color with a subtle shimmer effect, intended to evoke the appearance of distant galaxies or cosmic dust. The name itself combines 'Deep Space' to suggest its dark, cosmic quality, and 'Sparkle' to denote its metallic or shimmering characteristic. It has remained a part of various Crayola product lines since its introduction.

First Recorded Use

Early 2000s (specifically 2001 for Crayola)

Cultural Associations

As a Crayola color, 'Deep Space Sparkle' is primarily recognized within the context of art supplies and childhood creativity in Western cultures, particularly the United States. Its name, like many Crayola colors, aims to be evocative and imaginative, appealing to children and artists. The 'space' theme is common in popular culture, and this color taps into that fascination with the cosmos.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #4A646C;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #4A646C;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #4A646C;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #4A646C,
        #8E5A4A
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #4A646C,
        #8E5A4A
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$deep-space-sparkle: #4A646C;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$deep-space-sparkle-r: 74;
$deep-space-sparkle-g: 100;
$deep-space-sparkle-b: 108;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $deep-space-sparkle;
    color: rgba($deep-space-sparkle-r, $deep-space-sparkle-g, $deep-space-sparkle-b, 0.8);
}