Black colors
95 named black colors in the registry, each with its own page. The most-searched are mapped below by tone, and every black hex resolves to a page of its own.
The family
Essential blacks
The most recognizable black shades to start from.
The family
Deep & dark blacks
17Meaning
The psychology of black
Black signals power, elegance, and sophistication, along with mystery and formality. It is bold and timeless, the color of luxury and authority, but also of mourning and the unknown in much of the world.
Read the full meaning of black →Palettes
Palettes featuring black
Ready-made black palettes, or generate your own seeded from a shade you like.
Shades of black chartEvery black member on one stepped chart.FAQ
Black FAQs
How many black colors are there?
The registry holds 95 named black colors out of 31,912 names total, and every one has its own page. Beyond the names, every one of the millions of black hex values also resolves to its own page with codes and its nearest name.
What are the main shades of black?
The black family here is grouped into tone bands: deep & dark blacks. Each band collects the members that share a lightness and saturation character.
What colors go well with black?
Black pairs are covered in the goes-with guides, and you can generate a full palette seeded from any black shade with the palette generator.