Crow
Also known as: Glossy Black, Noir Fiction, Shot in the Dark, Meški Black
Part of the black family, Crow pairs a deep base with a bold and timeless presence — ideal for editorial typography and formal wear. Reach for a black companion shade to give Crow maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 19.54:1.
Crow color codes
- HEX
- #180614
- RGB
- rgb(24, 6, 20)
- RGBA
- rgba(24, 6, 20, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(313, 60%, 6%)
- HSV
- hsv(313, 75%, 9%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 75%, 17%, 91%)
- LAB
- lab(3.4 8.3 -4.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(16.1% 0.042 336.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 10.6
- RAL 9005 — Jet black#0A0A0D · ΔE 9.6 · 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 Crow 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 Crow
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Crow 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 19.54:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.07:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Crow background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Crow
Crow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Crow
Crow triad
Similar colors
- Bats Cloak#1F1518 · ΔE 5.1
- Dark Matter#110101 · ΔE 6.4
- Belladonna#220011 · ΔE 6.5
- Corbeau#111122 · ΔE 7.8
- Eigengrau#16161D · ΔE 8.1
- Ink Black#252024 · ΔE 8.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Crow is closest to Blackn’t.
Crow FAQs
What color is Crow?
Crow is a dark black with the hex code #180614. In HSL terms it has a hue of 313°, 60% saturation, and 6% lightness.
What is the hex code for Crow?
The hex code for Crow is #180614. In RGB it's rgb(24, 6, 20), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 75%, 17%, 91%).
What colors go well with Crow?
Crow pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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