Dark Rift
Also known as: Midnight Oil, Midnight Edition, Black Knight, Narwhal Grey
Part of the black family, Dark Rift pairs a deep base with a dramatic and powerful presence — ideal for editorial typography and formal wear. Set it against a black accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 19.71:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Dark Rift color codes
- HEX
- #060B14
- RGB
- rgb(6, 11, 20)
- RGBA
- rgba(6, 11, 20, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(219, 54%, 5%)
- HSV
- hsv(219, 70%, 8%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(70%, 45%, 0%, 92%)
- LAB
- lab(2.9 -0.1 -5.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(14.9% 0.022 259.6)
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 4.8
- RAL 9005 — Jet black#0A0A0D · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Dark Rift 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 Rift
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dark Rift 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 19.71:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.07:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Rift background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dark Rift
Dark Rift with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Rift
Dark Rift triad
Similar colors
- Eight Ball#03050A · ΔE 2.7
- Eigengrau#16161D · ΔE 3.6
- Raven#0B0B0B · ΔE 4.5
- Black Metal#060606 · ΔE 4.6
- Dark Moon#161718 · ΔE 4.7
- Black#000000 · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Rift is closest to Balsamico.
Dark Rift FAQs
What color is Dark Rift?
Dark Rift is a dark black with the hex code #060B14. In HSL terms it has a hue of 219°, 54% saturation, and 5% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Rift?
The hex code for Dark Rift is #060B14. In RGB it's rgb(6, 11, 20), and in CMYK it's cmyk(70%, 45%, 0%, 92%).
What colors go well with Dark Rift?
Dark Rift pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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