Ink Black
Also known as: Raisin Black, Night Demons, Velvet Black, Wet Charcoal
Ink Black brings a balanced and versatile feel to any palette. This deep gray is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Ink Black
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 16.02:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.31:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Ink Black background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Ink Black
Ink Black with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ink Black
Ink Black triad
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.
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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