Lead
Lead is a muted, gray-leaning pink shade with the hex code #212121. A muted tone of Pink. Start with Pink pigment and mix in gray, or a touch of its complementary color, to soften it. It reads at a 16.1:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.3:1 on black, so light text sits on top of it best.
Shades, tones & tints
Pairs well with
CMYKC0 M0 Y0 K87
Palettes featuring Lead
Lead color FAQ
What is the lead hex code?
The hex code for Lead is #212121. Against white it measures 16.1:1 contrast (AAA), and against black 1.3:1 (Fail).
How do I find lead color palettes?
Browse the palettes featuring Lead above, each with copyable hex codes, or open Lead in the generator to build your own palette around it.