King Kong
Also known as: Sinister , Dark Veil , Kokushoku Black , Nuln Oil Gloss
On screen, King Kong registers as dramatic and commanding: a deep black at home in formal wear and high-contrast UI. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (18.39:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
King Kong color codes
- HEX
- #161410
- RGB
- rgb(22, 20, 16)
- RGBA
- rgba(22, 20, 16, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(40, 16%, 7%)
- HSV
- hsv(40, 27%, 9%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 91%)
- LAB
- lab(6.4 0.3 2.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(19.2% 0.008 84.6)
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 yellow 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 4.5
- RAL 9005: Jet black #0A0A0D · ΔE 4.3 · 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 King Kong 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 King Kong
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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 King Kong 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 18.39:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a King Kong background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring King Kong
King Kong with its complement
Soft neighbors of King Kong
King Kong triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sinister #12110E · ΔE 1.2
- Balsamico #130D07 · ΔE 2.3
- Sooty #141414 · ΔE 2.4
- Soulless #1B150D · ΔE 3.0
- Blackout #0E0702 · ΔE 3.0
- Raven #0B0B0B · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of King Kong is closest to Dark Moon .
FAQ
King Kong FAQs
What color is King Kong?
King Kong is a dark black with the hex code #161410. In HSL terms it has a hue of 40°, 16% saturation, and 7% lightness.
What is the hex code for King Kong?
The hex code for King Kong is #161410. In RGB it's rgb(22, 20, 16), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 91%).
What colors go well with King Kong?
King Kong pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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