Black-Hearted
Also known as: Chocolate Kiss, Bruised Plum, Dark Mahogany, What We Do in the Shadows
Quietly confident and commanding, Black-Hearted is a warm-toned red that earns its keep 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Black-Hearted
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 15.42:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.36:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Black-Hearted background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Black-Hearted
Black-Hearted with its complement
Soft neighbors of Black-Hearted
Black-Hearted triad
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.
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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