Raven
Also known as: Existential Angst, Black Wash, Reversed Grey, Badab Black Wash
With its neutral undertone, Raven (#0B0B0B) comes across as sleek and formal. Designers reach for it in formal wear and high-contrast UI. Raven plays well with black tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 19.68:1.
Raven color codes
- HEX
- #0B0B0B
- RGB
- rgb(11, 11, 11)
- RGBA
- rgba(11, 11, 11, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 4%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 0%, 4%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 96%)
- LAB
- lab(3.0 0.0 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(15.0% 0.000 0.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 1.8
- RAL 9005 — Jet black#0A0A0D · ΔE 1.4 · 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 Raven 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 Raven
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Raven 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 19.68:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.07:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Raven background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Raven
Raven with its complement
Soft neighbors of Raven
Raven triad
Similar colors
- Black Metal#060606 · ΔE 0.8
- Black#000000 · ΔE 1.8
- Sooty#141414 · ΔE 2.0
- Sinister#12110E · ΔE 2.0
- Liquorice#0A0502 · ΔE 2.2
- Eight Ball#03050A · ΔE 2.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Raven is closest to Black Metal.
Raven FAQs
What color is Raven?
Raven is a dark black with the hex code #0B0B0B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 4% lightness.
What is the hex code for Raven?
The hex code for Raven is #0B0B0B. In RGB it's rgb(11, 11, 11), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 96%).
What colors go well with Raven?
Raven pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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