Belladonna
Also known as: Black Cherry , Meški Black , Ponzu Brown , Inside
With its neutral undertone, Belladonna (#220011) comes across as sleek and formal. Designers reach for it in high-contrast UI and luxury branding. A black counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 19.51:1.
Reference
Belladonna color codes
- HEX
- #220011
- RGB
- rgb(34, 0, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(34, 0, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(330, 100%, 7%)
- HSV
- hsv(330, 100%, 13%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 50%, 87%)
- LAB
- lab(3.5 16.2 -1.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(16.5% 0.068 352.7)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: black #000000 · ΔE 15.9
- RAL 3007: Black red #402225 · ΔE 9.9 · 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 Belladonna works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Belladonna
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Belladonna by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 19.51:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.08:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Belladonna background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Belladonna
Belladonna with its complement
Soft neighbors of Belladonna
Belladonna triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Crow #180614 · ΔE 6.5
- Black-Hearted #3E1825 · ΔE 7.4
- Blackberry #43182F · ΔE 9.0
- Bats Cloak #1F1518 · ΔE 9.5
- Castro #44232F · ΔE 9.6
- Aubergine #372528 · ΔE 10.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Belladonna is closest to Blackn’t .
FAQ
Belladonna FAQs
What color is Belladonna?
Belladonna is a dark black with the hex code #220011. In HSL terms it has a hue of 330°, 100% saturation, and 7% lightness.
What is the hex code for Belladonna?
The hex code for Belladonna is #220011. In RGB it's rgb(34, 0, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 50%, 87%).
What colors go well with Belladonna?
Belladonna pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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