Black Pearl
Also known as: Washed Black , Cinder , Blue Charcoal , Freinacht Black
Part of the blue family, Black Pearl pairs a deep base with a calm and trustworthy presence. It belongs in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a brown keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 15.20:1.
Reference
Black Pearl color codes
- HEX
- #1E272C
- RGB
- rgb(30, 39, 44)
- RGBA
- rgba(30, 39, 44, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(201, 19%, 15%)
- HSV
- hsv(201, 32%, 17%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(32%, 11%, 0%, 83%)
- LAB
- lab(14.9 -3.0 -4.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(26.6% 0.016 232.5)
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 cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
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 10.6
- RAL 9011: Graphite black #292C2F · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Pearl 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: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- 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 Pearl
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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 Pearl 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 15.20:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Black Pearl background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Black Pearl
Black Pearl with its complement
Soft neighbors of Black Pearl
Black Pearl triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cinder #242A2E · ΔE 1.8
- Infinity #222831 · ΔE 3.7
- Night Sky #292B31 · ΔE 4.6
- Caviar #2B2C30 · ΔE 4.8
- Nero #252525 · ΔE 5.2
- Black Box #0F282F · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Black Pearl is closest to Wood Bark .
FAQ
Black Pearl FAQs
What color is Black Pearl?
Black Pearl is a dark blue with the hex code #1E272C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 201°, 19% saturation, and 15% lightness.
What is the hex code for Black Pearl?
The hex code for Black Pearl is #1E272C. In RGB it's rgb(30, 39, 44), and in CMYK it's cmyk(32%, 11%, 0%, 83%).
What colors go well with Black Pearl?
Black Pearl pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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