Dark Rift
Also known as: Midnight Oil , Midnight Edition , Black Knight , Narwhal Grey
On screen, Dark Rift registers as dramatic and commanding: a deep black at home in 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.
Reference
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)
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 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, 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 Dark Rift
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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 Dark Rift 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 19.71:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.07:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Rift background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dark Rift
Dark Rift with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Rift
Dark Rift triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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