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Cornelius Johnson Palette 6

Obsidian Cinder
Obsidian Glassy near-black - deep dark with a subtle sheen, like volcanic glass.
Cinder Cool dark gray - residual ash after burning, between black and medium gray.
Cornelius Johnson Palette 6 - Obsidian Cinder

Color Composition

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Colors
#191919
26.10%
#201F1D
24.50%
#2A2824
16.60%
#121212
9.80%
#413830
6.90%
#4E4A44
4.30%
#807F7D
3.40%
#ABA79E
3.20%
#917865
2.60%
#6A584A
2.60%

Palette Analysis

Cornelius Johnson dwells firmly in the shadows, with no more than a whisper of light. Cool hues prevail: blues, greens, and greys anchor the palette's emotional temperature. All colours lean toward grey, building depth through value rather than colour punch. Cornelius Johnson gives 26.1% of the composition to a single #191919 - a decisive chromatic anchor. At 2.6%, #917865 carries the palette's sharpest chromatic charge: an accent that earns its place precisely because it is withheld. The full value range is 55 units: broad enough to build convincing three-dimensional form. Together these qualities place Cornelius Johnson firmly in the tonal tradition - concerned with mood and atmosphere rather than chromatic display. In the context of Cornelius Johnson's full range of palettes, group 6 represents one movement in an ongoing chromatic dialogue.

Example use cases

  • film & entertainment
  • fine dining
  • spirits branding
  • menswear
  • theater design

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