Black colour (#000000)
Black is very dark a neutral grey with hex code #000000, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 0, 0, 0; in HSL 0°, 0%, 0%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Black colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Black in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #000000 |
| RGB | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.000, 0.000, 0.000 |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 0%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 0%, 100% |
| CSS | color: black; |
Shades and tints of Black
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#e6e6e6 | #cccccc | #b3b3b3 | #999999 | #808080 | #666666 | #4d4d4d | #333333 | #1a1a1a |
Colours that go with Black
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #000000 | |
| Triadic | #000000 | #000000 |
| Analogous | #000000 | #000000 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| darkgreen | #006400 | noticeably different |
| midnightblue | #191970 | noticeably different |
| darkslategray | #2f4f4f | noticeably different |
| green | #008000 | noticeably different |
| maroon | #800000 | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Black against white is 21:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 1:1 (fails). Use Black for text on white backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Black?
#000000.
What is Black in RGB?
rgb(0, 0, 0).
What colour is complementary to Black?
#000000, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.