Black is a very dark, neutral shade in the black color family, with a neutral feel. Its HEX code is #000000, which equals rgb(0, 0, 0) in RGB and hsl(0, 0%, 0%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y0 K100, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#000000 - RGB
0, 0, 0 - HSL
0°, 0%, 0% - CMYK
0, 0, 0, 100 - Family
Black - Tone
Very dark, neutral
About Black
Black and near-black shades give depth, contrast and a sense of sophistication. Dark neutrals are the foundation of dark modes, text colors and high-end branding. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 21.00:1. Its complementary color is #000000.
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Black color codes
| HEX | #000000 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV | 0°, 0%, 0% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 0%, 100% |
| Decimal | 0 |
Shades and tints of Black
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5D5D5 - 100
#AAAAAA - 200
#808080 - 300
#555555 - 400
#2B2B2B - 500
#000000 - 600
#000000 - 700
#000000 - 800
#000000 - 900
#000000 - 950
#000000
Color harmonies for Black
- Complementary
#000000≈ Jet Black - Analogous −30°
#000000≈ Jet Black - Analogous +30°
#000000≈ Jet Black - Triadic +120°
#000000≈ Jet Black - Triadic +240°
#000000≈ Jet Black - Split 150°
#000000≈ Jet Black - Split 210°
#000000≈ Jet Black
Contrast and accessibility of Black
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Black | Aa | 21.00:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Black | Aa | 1.00:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Black
background-color: #000000;color: #000000;background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 0%);:root { --color-black: #000000; }class="bg-[#000000]"Colors similar to Black
- Jet Black
#0A0A0A - Warm Gray 5
#0E0D0C - Neutral Gray 5
#0D0D0D - Cool Gray 5
#0C0D0E - Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A - Darkest Muted Red
#240F0F - Darkest Soft Cardinal
#290A0D - Darkest Muted Cardinal
#240F11 - Darkest Soft Scarlet
#290D0A - Darkest Muted Scarlet
#24110F - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505 - Darkest Muted Crimson
#240F13
More black shades
- Charcoal
#36454F - Jet Black
#0A0A0A - Neutral Gray 5
#0D0D0D - Neutral Gray 10
#1A1A1A - Warm Gray 5
#0E0D0C - Warm Gray 10
#1C1A17 - Cool Gray 5
#0C0D0E - Cool Gray 10
#17191C - Darkest Dusty Red
#1F1414 - Darkest Dusty Scarlet
#1F1514 - Darkest Dusty Vermilion
#1F1614
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Black?
The HEX code for Black is #000000.
What is the RGB value of Black?
Black has an RGB value of 0, 0, 0 (rgb(0, 0, 0)). In HSL it is 0°, 0%, 0%.
What text color should I use on Black?
Use white text on Black. White text has a contrast ratio of 21.00:1 and black text has 1.00:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Black?
The complementary color of Black is #000000. Analogous colors #000000 and #000000 also pair well.