Sinister
Also known as: Glimpse Into Space, Dark Veil, King Kong, Distinctive Lack of Hue
Quietly bold and timeless, Sinister is a neutral-toned black that earns its keep 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.
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)
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 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, 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 Sinister
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 18.88:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.11:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Sinister background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Sinister
Sinister with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sinister
Sinister triad
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.
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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