Black Metal
Also known as: Reversed Grey, Armour Wash, Accursed Black, Existential Angst
As a deep take on black, Black Metal carries sleek and formal energy that suits luxury branding and editorial typography. Reach for a black companion shade to give Black Metal maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 20.26:1.
Black Metal color codes
- HEX
- #060606
- RGB
- rgb(6, 6, 6)
- RGBA
- rgba(6, 6, 6, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 2%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 0%, 2%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 98%)
- LAB
- lab(1.6 0.0 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(12.2% 0.000 0.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 0.9
- RAL 9005 — Jet black#0A0A0D · ΔE 1.5 · 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 Metal 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 Black Metal
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Black Metal 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 20.26:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.04:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Black Metal background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Black Metal
Black Metal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Black Metal
Black Metal triad
Similar colors
- Raven#0B0B0B · ΔE 0.8
- Black#000000 · ΔE 0.9
- Liquorice#0A0502 · ΔE 2.0
- Eight Ball#03050A · ΔE 2.0
- Sinister#12110E · ΔE 2.6
- Sooty#141414 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Black Metal is closest to Raven.
Black Metal FAQs
What color is Black Metal?
Black Metal is a dark black with the hex code #060606. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 2% lightness.
What is the hex code for Black Metal?
The hex code for Black Metal is #060606. In RGB it's rgb(6, 6, 6), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 98%).
What colors go well with Black Metal?
Black Metal pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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