King Kong
Also known as: Sinister, Dark Veil, Kokushoku Black, Nuln Oil Gloss
Quietly dramatic and powerful, King Kong is a neutral-toned black that earns its keep 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 King Kong
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 18.39:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a King Kong background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring King Kong
King Kong with its complement
Soft neighbors of King Kong
King Kong triad
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.
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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