Jet Black
Also known as: Black Tortoise , Avocado Peel , Stiletto , Shiny Rubber
Part of the gray family, Jet Black pairs a rich base with a neutral and understated presence. It belongs in minimal interfaces and architecture. Jet Black plays well with gray tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 12.50:1.
Reference
Jet Black color codes
- HEX
- #353337
- RGB
- rgb(53, 51, 55)
- RGBA
- rgba(53, 51, 55, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(270, 4%, 21%)
- HSV
- hsv(270, 7%, 22%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 7%, 0%, 78%)
- LAB
- lab(21.6 1.6 -2.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(32.5% 0.007 308.2)
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 purple 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 14.0
- RAL 9004: Signal black #2E3032 · ΔE 3.5 · 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 Jet Black works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Jet 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 Jet 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 12.50:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.68:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Jet Black background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Jet Black
Jet Black with its complement
Soft neighbors of Jet Black
Jet Black triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Ebony #313337 · ΔE 2.6
- Vulcan #36383C · ΔE 2.9
- Caviar #2B2C30 · ΔE 3.1
- Carbon #333333 · ΔE 3.3
- Dead Pixel #3B3A3A · ΔE 3.6
- Tuxedo #3F3C43 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Jet Black is closest to Oil .
FAQ
Jet Black FAQs
What color is Jet Black?
Jet Black is a dark gray with the hex code #353337. In HSL terms it has a hue of 270°, 4% saturation, and 21% lightness.
What is the hex code for Jet Black?
The hex code for Jet Black is #353337. In RGB it's rgb(53, 51, 55), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 7%, 0%, 78%).
What colors go well with Jet Black?
Jet 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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