Caviar
Also known as: Stretch Limo, Night Sky, Dark Onyx, Anthracite
A muted gray with a quiet and sophisticated character, Caviar works beautifully for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 13.95:1.
Caviar color codes
- HEX
- #2B2C30
- RGB
- rgb(43, 44, 48)
- RGBA
- rgba(43, 44, 48, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(228, 5%, 18%)
- HSV
- hsv(228, 10%, 19%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(10%, 8%, 0%, 81%)
- LAB
- lab(18.0 0.3 -2.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(29.4% 0.007 274.7)
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 11.5
- RAL 9011 — Graphite black#292C2F · ΔE 1.7 · 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 Caviar 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 Caviar
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Caviar 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 13.95:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.51:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Caviar background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Caviar
Caviar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Caviar
Caviar triad
Similar colors
- Night Sky#292B31 · ΔE 1.3
- Jaguar#29292F · ΔE 1.8
- Ebony#313337 · ΔE 2.3
- The End#2A2A2A · ΔE 2.8
- Darth Vader#27252A · ΔE 3.0
- Jet Black#353337 · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Caviar is closest to Holy Crow.
Caviar FAQs
What color is Caviar?
Caviar is a dark gray with the hex code #2B2C30. In HSL terms it has a hue of 228°, 5% saturation, and 18% lightness.
What is the hex code for Caviar?
The hex code for Caviar is #2B2C30. In RGB it's rgb(43, 44, 48), and in CMYK it's cmyk(10%, 8%, 0%, 81%).
What colors go well with Caviar?
Caviar pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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