Black-Hearted
Also known as: Chocolate Kiss , Bruised Plum , Dark Mahogany , What We Do in the Shadows
With its warm undertone, Black-Hearted (#3E1825) comes across as confident and commanding. Designers reach for it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 15.42:1.
Reference
Black-Hearted color codes
- HEX
- #3E1825
- RGB
- rgb(62, 24, 37)
- RGBA
- rgba(62, 24, 37, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(339, 44%, 17%)
- HSV
- hsv(339, 61%, 24%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 61%, 40%, 76%)
- LAB
- lab(14.6 20.2 0.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(27.1% 0.062 0.5)
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 20.0
- RAL 3007: Black red #402225 · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Black-Hearted 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: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Black-Hearted
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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 Black-Hearted 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 15.42:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Black-Hearted background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Black-Hearted
Black-Hearted with its complement
Soft neighbors of Black-Hearted
Black-Hearted triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Castro #44232F · ΔE 3.3
- Blackberry #43182F · ΔE 3.8
- Lonestar #522426 · ΔE 7.3
- Belladonna #220011 · ΔE 7.4
- Dark Roast #4A2D2F · ΔE 7.5
- Aubergine #372528 · ΔE 8.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Black-Hearted is closest to Rich Black .
FAQ
Black-Hearted FAQs
What color is Black-Hearted?
Black-Hearted is a dark red with the hex code #3E1825. In HSL terms it has a hue of 339°, 44% saturation, and 17% lightness.
What is the hex code for Black-Hearted?
The hex code for Black-Hearted is #3E1825. In RGB it's rgb(62, 24, 37), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 61%, 40%, 76%).
What colors go well with Black-Hearted?
Black-Hearted pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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