Dark Moon
Also known as: Cynical Black, Pot Black, Thamar Black, Matt Black
Part of the gray family, Dark Moon pairs a deep base with a quiet and sophisticated presence — ideal for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 17.95:1.
Dark Moon color codes
- HEX
- #161718
- RGB
- rgb(22, 23, 24)
- RGBA
- rgba(22, 23, 24, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 4%, 9%)
- HSV
- hsv(210, 8%, 9%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 91%)
- LAB
- lab(7.7 -0.3 -0.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(20.4% 0.003 248.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 9005 — Jet black#0A0A0D · ΔE 3.1 · 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 Dark Moon 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 Dark Moon
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dark Moon 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 17.95:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.17:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Moon background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dark Moon
Dark Moon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Moon
Dark Moon triad
Similar colors
- Sooty#141414 · ΔE 1.2
- Sinister#12110E · ΔE 2.9
- Raven#0B0B0B · ΔE 2.9
- Lead#212121 · ΔE 3.3
- King Kong#161410 · ΔE 3.4
- Black Metal#060606 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Moon is closest to Sooty.
Dark Moon FAQs
What color is Dark Moon?
Dark Moon is a dark gray with the hex code #161718. In HSL terms it has a hue of 210°, 4% saturation, and 9% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Moon?
The hex code for Dark Moon is #161718. In RGB it's rgb(22, 23, 24), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 91%).
What colors go well with Dark Moon?
Dark Moon pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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