Ink Black
Also known as: Raisin Black , Night Demons , Velvet Black , Wet Charcoal
Ink Black brings a balanced and versatile feel to a palette. This deep gray suits architecture and editorial layouts. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 16.02:1.
Reference
Ink Black color codes
- HEX
- #252024
- RGB
- rgb(37, 32, 36)
- RGBA
- rgba(37, 32, 36, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(312, 7%, 14%)
- HSV
- hsv(312, 14%, 15%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 14%, 3%, 85%)
- LAB
- lab(12.9 3.2 -1.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(25.1% 0.011 332.6)
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 warm
subtle pink 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 9.2
- RAL 8022: Black brown #211F20 · 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 Ink Black 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 Ink Black
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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 Ink Black 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 16.02:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.31:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Ink Black background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ink Black
Ink Black with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ink Black
Ink Black triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Darth Vader #27252A · ΔE 2.3
- Umbra #211E1F · ΔE 2.7
- Jaguar #29292F · ΔE 4.0
- Bats Cloak #1F1518 · ΔE 4.4
- Lead #212121 · ΔE 4.7
- Eigengrau #16161D · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ink Black is closest to Underworld .
FAQ
Ink Black FAQs
What color is Ink Black?
Ink Black is a dark gray with the hex code #252024. In HSL terms it has a hue of 312°, 7% saturation, and 14% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ink Black?
The hex code for Ink Black is #252024. In RGB it's rgb(37, 32, 36), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 14%, 3%, 85%).
What colors go well with Ink Black?
Ink Black pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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