Blackout
Also known as: Liquorice, Balsamico, Smoky Black, Balsam of Peru
Blackout sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a vivid black that feels dramatic and powerful. Try it in luxury branding and editorial typography. Match it with black accents when the design calls for energy over calm. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (20.00:1, passes WCAG AA).
Blackout color codes
- HEX
- #0E0702
- RGB
- rgb(14, 7, 2)
- RGBA
- rgba(14, 7, 2, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(25, 75%, 3%)
- HSV
- hsv(25, 86%, 5%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 50%, 86%, 95%)
- LAB
- lab(2.3 1.5 2.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(13.7% 0.021 68.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 3.3
- RAL 9005 — Jet black#0A0A0D · ΔE 3.8 · 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 Blackout 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 Blackout
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Blackout 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 20.00:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.05:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Blackout background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Blackout
Blackout with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blackout
Blackout triad
Similar colors
- Liquorice#0A0502 · ΔE 1.1
- Balsamico#130D07 · ΔE 1.1
- Asphalt#130A06 · ΔE 1.7
- Sinister#12110E · ΔE 2.8
- Black Metal#060606 · ΔE 3.0
- Raven#0B0B0B · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blackout is closest to Dark Rift.
Blackout FAQs
What color is Blackout?
Blackout is a dark black with the hex code #0E0702. In HSL terms it has a hue of 25°, 75% saturation, and 3% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blackout?
The hex code for Blackout is #0E0702. In RGB it's rgb(14, 7, 2), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 50%, 86%, 95%).
What colors go well with Blackout?
Blackout pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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