Black (#000000) has the RGB value rgb(0, 0, 0), the HSL value hsl(0, 0%, 0%) and the CMYK value cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 100%).
| HEX | #000000 |
| RGB | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 0%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 100%) |
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tints mix Black with white; shades mix it with black.
| #000000 on white | 21.00:1 · AAA |
| #000000 on black | 1.00:1 · Fails |
Text in white is easier to read on a black background.
The hex code used here for black is #000000. Other shades of black use different codes.
Black (#000000) is rgb(0, 0, 0): red 0, green 0, blue 0.
Its complementary color is #000000. Analogous colors are #000000 and #000000, and a triadic scheme adds #000000 and #000000.
The contrast ratio of #000000 on white is 21.00:1 (AAA). On black it is 1.00:1 (Fails). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.
No. The CMYK numbers are a simple mathematical conversion from RGB. Printed colors depend on the printer, ink and paper, so check a proof for color-critical work.