Asphalt
Also known as: Knight Rider, Blackout, Optophobia, Balsamico
A lively black with a bold and timeless character, Asphalt works beautifully for editorial typography and formal wear. Set it against a black accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 19.56:1.
Asphalt color codes
- HEX
- #130A06
- RGB
- rgb(19, 10, 6)
- RGBA
- rgba(19, 10, 6, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(18, 52%, 5%)
- HSV
- hsv(18, 68%, 7%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 47%, 68%, 93%)
- LAB
- lab(3.4 2.7 2.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(15.6% 0.019 48.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 9005 — Jet black#0A0A0D · ΔE 4.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Asphalt works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Asphalt
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Asphalt by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 19.56:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.07:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Asphalt background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Asphalt
Asphalt with its complement
Soft neighbors of Asphalt
Asphalt triad
Similar colors
- Blackout#0E0702 · ΔE 1.7
- Balsamico#130D07 · ΔE 1.8
- Liquorice#0A0502 · ΔE 2.4
- Dark Matter#110101 · ΔE 3.1
- Soulless#1B150D · ΔE 3.8
- King Kong#161410 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Asphalt is closest to Dark Rift.
Asphalt FAQs
What color is Asphalt?
Asphalt is a dark black with the hex code #130A06. In HSL terms it has a hue of 18°, 52% saturation, and 5% lightness.
What is the hex code for Asphalt?
The hex code for Asphalt is #130A06. In RGB it's rgb(19, 10, 6), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 47%, 68%, 93%).
What colors go well with Asphalt?
Asphalt pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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