Black Metal
Also known as: Reversed Grey , Armour Wash , Accursed Black , Existential Angst
Few blacks feel this muted. Black Metal leans neutral and sleek and formal, which points it toward 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.
Reference
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)
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 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Black Metal
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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 Metal 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 20.26:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.04:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Black Metal background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Black Metal
Black Metal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Black Metal
Black Metal triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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