Corbeau
Also known as: Tristesse, Sambucus, Void, Midnight Jam
Corbeau is what happens when blue turns deep and gentle. The effect is steady and dependable, made for SaaS products and finance apps. Match it with black accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 18.63:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Corbeau color codes
- HEX
- #111122
- RGB
- rgb(17, 17, 34)
- RGBA
- rgba(17, 17, 34, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(240, 33%, 10%)
- HSV
- hsv(240, 50%, 13%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(50%, 50%, 0%, 87%)
- LAB
- lab(5.6 3.6 -11.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(18.7% 0.034 282.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 10.9
- RAL 5004 — Black blue#1D1F2A · ΔE 5.3 · 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 Corbeau 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: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- 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.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Corbeau
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Corbeau 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 18.63:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.13:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Corbeau background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Corbeau
Corbeau with its complement
Soft neighbors of Corbeau
Corbeau triad
Similar colors
- Void#050D25 · ΔE 3.7
- Dark Knight#151931 · ΔE 4.1
- Eigengrau#16161D · ΔE 5.5
- Nightwalker#161D3B · ΔE 6.6
- Dark Rift#060B14 · ΔE 7.0
- Crow#180614 · ΔE 7.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Corbeau is closest to King Kong.
Corbeau FAQs
What color is Corbeau?
Corbeau is a dark blue with the hex code #111122. In HSL terms it has a hue of 240°, 33% saturation, and 10% lightness.
What is the hex code for Corbeau?
The hex code for Corbeau is #111122. In RGB it's rgb(17, 17, 34), and in CMYK it's cmyk(50%, 50%, 0%, 87%).
What colors go well with Corbeau?
Corbeau pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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