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Ink black color

A very dark black with a faint blue cast, like fresh ink from a fountain pen. It feels refined and literary, good for stationery, formal wear and elegant branding.

Also known as: Ink.

The hex code for ink black is #0C0C1E. In RGB it is rgb(12, 12, 30), in HSL hsl(240, 43%, 8%) and in CMYK 60, 60, 0, 88.

See it in real life

Pick a color to pair it with and see how it looks on clothes, interiors and design.

Colors similar to ink black

Blue black#0B1426Eigengrau#16161DRich black#010B13Obsidian#0B1215Pitch black#0A0A0ABlack#000000

About ink black

Ink black (#0C0C1E) is a cool, dark, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the blacks family. It mixes 12 red, 12 green and 30 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in stationery, menswear, branding.

Swatch of Ink black with its shades from light to dark · #0C0C1E
Ink black · #0C0C1E

Ink black shades and tints

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

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Ink black color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Coal black
AnalogousClose to: Eigengrau
TriadicClose to: Licorice, Off-black
Split complementaryClose to: Licorice, Ebony
TetradicClose to: Licorice, Coal black, Off-black

Ink black color palettes

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

Monochromatic palette · Ink black
Analogous palette · Ink black
Complementary palette · Ink black
Triadic palette · Ink black
With neutrals palette · Ink black
With an accent palette · Ink black

Ink black contrast with text

White textContrast 19.3:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 1.1:1 · Not recommended

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

CSS code

:root {
  --ink-black: #0C0C1E;
  --ink-black-rgb: 12, 12, 30;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--ink-black); }
.text { color: var(--ink-black); }

Colors similar to ink black

Off-blackRaven blackLicoriceEbony

Themed palettes with this color

More blacks

BlackEbonyJet blackAnthraciteOnyxCoal blackBlue blackLicoriceRaisin blackRich blackSmoky blackBlack oliveMatte blackEigengrauObsidianRaven blackOff-blackPitch black
Swatch of Ink black with its shades from light to dark · #0C0C1E
Swatch of Ink black with its shades from light to dark · #0C0C1E

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for ink black?

The hex code for ink black is #0C0C1E. In RGB it is rgb(12, 12, 30), in HSL hsl(240, 43%, 8%) and in CMYK 60, 60, 0, 88.

What is the complementary color of ink black?

Its complement on the color wheel is #1E1E0C, close to coal black. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on ink black?

Yes. The contrast with white is 19.3:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).