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
111514
RGB
17, 21, 20
HSL
165, 11%, 7%
HSB
165, 19%, 8%
CMYK
19, 0, 5, 92
LAB
6, -2, 0
LCH
6, 2, 179
OKLCH
0.19, 0.01, 179
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
6, -1, 0
HWB
165, 7%, 92%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.