Sinister
Also known as: Glimpse Into Space , Dark Veil , King Kong , Distinctive Lack of Hue
Part of the black family, Sinister pairs a deep base with a bold and timeless presence. It belongs in formal wear and high-contrast UI. For contrast, pair it with a black from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 18.88:1.
Reference
Sinister color codes
- HEX
- #12110E
- RGB
- rgb(18, 17, 14)
- RGBA
- rgba(18, 17, 14, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 13%, 6%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 22%, 7%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 93%)
- LAB
- lab(5.1 -0.0 1.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(17.8% 0.006 91.7)
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 3.4
- RAL 9005: Jet black #0A0A0D · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Sinister 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 Sinister
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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 Sinister 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 18.88:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Sinister background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sinister
Sinister with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sinister
Sinister triad
Explore
Similar colors
- King Kong #161410 · ΔE 1.2
- Sooty #141414 · ΔE 1.8
- Raven #0B0B0B · ΔE 2.0
- Balsamico #130D07 · ΔE 2.5
- Liquorice #0A0502 · ΔE 2.6
- Black Metal #060606 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sinister is closest to Dark Moon .
FAQ
Sinister FAQs
What color is Sinister?
Sinister is a dark black with the hex code #12110E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 13% saturation, and 6% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sinister?
The hex code for Sinister is #12110E. In RGB it's rgb(18, 17, 14), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 93%).
What colors go well with Sinister?
Sinister pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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