Eigengrau color

A very dark blue-black. The German name means 'intrinsic gray', the color people see in total darkness, and it is used in dark mode designs.

Also known as: Brain gray, Intrinsic gray.

Eigengrau · #16161D

About eigengrau

Eigengrau (#16161D) is a cool, dark, muted color. It belongs to the blacks family. It mixes 22 red, 22 green and 29 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in dark mode, web, science.

Eigengrau shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Eigengrau color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Coal black

Analogous

TriadicClose to: Licorice, Ebony

Split complementaryClose to: Ebony, Coal black

TetradicClose to: Licorice, Coal black, Ebony

Eigengrau color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Eigengrau

Analogous palette · Eigengrau

Complementary palette · Eigengrau

Triadic palette · Eigengrau

With neutrals palette · Eigengrau

With an accent palette · Eigengrau

Eigengrau contrast with text

White textContrast 18.0:1 · AAA

Black textContrast 1.2:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --eigengrau: #16161D;
  --eigengrau-rgb: 22, 22, 29;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--eigengrau); }
.text { color: var(--eigengrau); }

Colors similar to eigengrau

Obsidian Ebony Rich black Coal black Raisin black Licorice Smoky black Blue black Black Matte black

Themed palettes with this color

More blacks

Black Ebony Jet black Anthracite Onyx Coal black Blue black Licorice Raisin black Rich black Smoky black Black olive Matte black Obsidian

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for eigengrau?

The hex code for eigengrau is #16161D. In RGB it is rgb(22, 22, 29), in HSL hsl(240, 14%, 10%) and in CMYK 24, 24, 0, 89.

What is the complementary color of eigengrau?

Its complement on the color wheel is #1D1D16, close to coal black. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on eigengrau?

Yes. The contrast with white is 18.0:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).