To replace Black with a complementary gray color, we can use a Charcoal Gray. Here’s the updated color palette:

json
{
  "palette_name": "Deep Contrast with Charcoal Gray",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Dark Teal",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #004D4D
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Golden Yellow",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #D99201
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Charcoal Gray",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #333333
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Burnt Orange",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #CC5500
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Classic Cherry Red",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #C72C41
                        "
    }
  ]
}

Charcoal Gray offers a softer contrast compared to black while still providing depth and sophistication, allowing the other colors to stand out beautifully.

Would you like to explore how this palette can be applied in designs or make any further modifications?