Psychology
Black is decisive — there's no other color where small shifts in saturation feel as loaded. It carries weight, formality, and a hint of mystery.
Meaning
Power, elegance, rebellion, and mourning — sometimes all at once. In fashion it signals confidence; in branding it telegraphs luxury or counter-culture.
Applications
Premium brands, editorial design, and high-contrast UI dark modes. Pair with white for timeless minimalism or with warm metallics for luxury.
Conversion
HEX
050F05
RGB
5, 15, 5
HSL
120, 50%, 4%
HSB
120, 67%, 6%
CMYK
67, 0, 67, 94
LAB
3, -4, 3
LCH
3, 5, 143
OKLCH
0.15, 0.03, 144
XYZ
0, 0, 0
LUV
3, -2, 2
HWB
120, 2%, 94%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.