Black Color – #000000: Codes and Complete Breakdown

The Black color hex code is #000000, and it is composed of 0% red, 0% green and 0% blue.

Black is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 0% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 21:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.

For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Black color (#000000) against light backgrounds.

Black color

Black Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #3D5C5C

Triadic colors

  1. #3D5C3D

  2. #3D3D5C

Tints or lighter colors

  1. #1A1A1A

  2. #333333

  3. #4D4D4D

  4. #666666

  5. #808080

Monochromatic colors

  1. #0E0B0B

  2. #2A2222

  3. #463939

#000000

Black Color Codes and Information

Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#000000
RGBrgb(0,0,0)
HSLhsl(0,0%,0%)
CMYK0, 0, 0, 100
HSV0, 0, 0
RGB %0, 0, 0
XYZ0, 0, 0
LAB0, 0, 0
Color CategoryDark
Color FamilyBlack
Saturation0%
TemperatureWarm
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)21 (passes WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)1 (fails WCAG AA)

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