Caviar
Also known as: Stretch Limo , Night Sky , Dark Onyx , Anthracite
Expect quiet and sophisticated associations from Caviar, a deep gray suited to 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.
Reference
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)
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 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, 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 Caviar
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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 Caviar 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 13.95:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.51:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Caviar background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Caviar
Caviar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Caviar
Caviar triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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