Soulless
Also known as: Nightshade Berries, Crowshead, Black Raspberry, Balsamico
A gentle black with a sleek and formal character, Soulless works beautifully for luxury branding and editorial typography. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (18.11:1, passes WCAG AA).
Soulless color codes
- HEX
- #1B150D
- RGB
- rgb(27, 21, 13)
- RGBA
- rgba(27, 21, 13, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(34, 35%, 8%)
- HSV
- hsv(34, 52%, 11%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 52%, 89%)
- LAB
- lab(7.3 1.9 5.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(20.0% 0.018 74.5)
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 6.7
- RAL 8022 — Black brown#211F20 · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Soulless 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 Soulless
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Soulless 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 18.11:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.16:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Soulless background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Soulless
Soulless with its complement
Soft neighbors of Soulless
Soulless triad
Similar colors
- Balsamico#130D07 · ΔE 2.7
- King Kong#161410 · ΔE 3.0
- Asphalt#130A06 · ΔE 3.8
- Blackout#0E0702 · ΔE 3.8
- Sinister#12110E · ΔE 4.1
- Liquorice#0A0502 · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Soulless is closest to Dark Rift.
Soulless FAQs
What color is Soulless?
Soulless is a dark black with the hex code #1B150D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 34°, 35% saturation, and 8% lightness.
What is the hex code for Soulless?
The hex code for Soulless is #1B150D. In RGB it's rgb(27, 21, 13), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 52%, 89%).
What colors go well with Soulless?
Soulless 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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