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
051913
RGB
5, 25, 19
HSL
162, 67%, 6%
HSB
162, 80%, 10%
CMYK
80, 0, 24, 90
LAB
7, -8, 1
LCH
7, 9, 171
OKLCH
0.19, 0.03, 171
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, -5, 2
HWB
162, 2%, 90%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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