black
- HEX
- #000000
- RGB
- rgb(0, 0, 0)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 0%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 100%)
- OKLCH
- oklch(0.0% 0 0)
black is a black color with a neutral undertone, written #000000 in hexadecimal.
Quick facts
| Family | Black |
|---|---|
| Undertone | neutral |
| Lightness | 0% |
| Contrast on white | 21.00 |
| Contrast on black | 1.00 |
Tints, shades and tones
Color harmonies
Accessibility
Contrast ratio against white and black, and the WCAG 2.1 text levels each one passes.
| Background | Contrast ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21.00 | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black | 1.00 | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Similar colors
Sources
This name comes from the CSS color keywords.