Boltgun Metal
A grounded, stony grey with matte depth
Boltgun Metal is a dark, stony grey with a neutral, matte quality. It functions well as a grounding background or a strong typography color that avoids the harshness of pure black. Designers often prefer it for minimal interfaces because it maintains high contrast with white text at an 11.5:1 ratio. If you are learning how to make black, this hex code #393939 serves as an ideal baseline.
Questions about Boltgun Metal
What is the hex code for Boltgun Metal?
Boltgun Metal is #393939. In RGB that is rgb(57, 57, 57), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 78%.
Is Boltgun Metal #393939 suitable for long-form text?
Yes, #393939 is an excellent choice for readability on screens. By softening the intensity of pure black, it reduces eye strain for readers while still maintaining an 11.5:1 contrast ratio against light backgrounds.
What colors pair well with Boltgun Metal?
This neutral shade works effectively with crisp whites, muted creams, or bright accent colors like tangerine. Its stony undertone anchors vibrant palettes without competing for visual dominance in your design scheme.
Is Boltgun Metal readable on white or black?
Boltgun Metal has a 11.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.