Noir
Also known as: Industrial Black, Holy Crow, Diesel, Livid Brown
Expect warm and rustic associations from Noir — a deep brown well suited to autumn design and coffee and food branding. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 13.95:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Noir color codes
- HEX
- #312B27
- RGB
- rgb(49, 43, 39)
- RGBA
- rgba(49, 43, 39, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 11%, 17%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 20%, 19%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 12%, 20%, 81%)
- LAB
- lab(18.1 2.2 3.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(29.4% 0.011 55.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 11.9
- RAL 8022 — Black brown#211F20 · ΔE 5.5 · 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 Noir 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Noir
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Noir 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 13.95:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.51:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Noir background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Noir
Noir with its complement
Soft neighbors of Noir
Noir triad
Similar colors
- Holy Crow#332F2C · ΔE 1.7
- Diesel#322C2B · ΔE 2.1
- Wood Bark#302621 · ΔE 2.8
- Kilimanjaro#3A3532 · ΔE 3.3
- Mole#392D2B · ΔE 4.2
- The End#2A2A2A · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Noir is closest to Cinder.
Noir FAQs
What color is Noir?
Noir is a dark brown with the hex code #312B27. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 11% saturation, and 17% lightness.
What is the hex code for Noir?
The hex code for Noir is #312B27. In RGB it's rgb(49, 43, 39), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 12%, 20%, 81%).
What colors go well with Noir?
Noir pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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