Eight Ball
Also known as: Ninja, Raven’s Coat, Black Hole, Black Metal
Eight Ball is what happens when black turns deep and lively. The effect is sleek and formal, made for luxury branding and editorial typography. Reach for a black companion shade to give Eight Ball maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (20.39:1, passes WCAG AA).
Eight Ball color codes
- HEX
- #03050A
- RGB
- rgb(3, 5, 10)
- RGBA
- rgba(3, 5, 10, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(223, 54%, 3%)
- HSV
- hsv(223, 70%, 4%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(70%, 50%, 0%, 96%)
- LAB
- lab(1.3 -0.0 -2.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(11.5% 0.015 261.3)
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 2.1
- RAL 9005 — Jet black#0A0A0D · ΔE 1.2 · 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 Eight Ball 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 Eight Ball
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Eight Ball 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 20.39:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.03:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Eight Ball background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Eight Ball
Eight Ball with its complement
Soft neighbors of Eight Ball
Eight Ball triad
Similar colors
- Black Metal#060606 · ΔE 2.0
- Black#000000 · ΔE 2.1
- Raven#0B0B0B · ΔE 2.2
- Dark Rift#060B14 · ΔE 2.7
- Sooty#141414 · ΔE 3.6
- Liquorice#0A0502 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Eight Ball is closest to Liquorice.
Eight Ball FAQs
What color is Eight Ball?
Eight Ball is a dark black with the hex code #03050A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 223°, 54% saturation, and 3% lightness.
What is the hex code for Eight Ball?
The hex code for Eight Ball is #03050A. In RGB it's rgb(3, 5, 10), and in CMYK it's cmyk(70%, 50%, 0%, 96%).
What colors go well with Eight Ball?
Eight Ball pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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