Black Pearl
Also known as: Washed Black, Cinder, Blue Charcoal, Freinacht Black
Quietly calm and trustworthy, Black Pearl is a cool-toned blue that earns its keep 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Pearl
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 15.20:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Black Pearl background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Black Pearl
Black Pearl with its complement
Soft neighbors of Black Pearl
Black Pearl triad
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.
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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