Color Palettes

Off-black color

A near-black that is just a touch lighter than true black. Designers use it for body text and dark interfaces because it is easier on the eyes than pure black.

Also known as: Off black, Soft black.

The hex code for off-black is #1A1A1A. In RGB it is rgb(26, 26, 26), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 10%) and in CMYK 0, 0, 0, 90.

See it in real life

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Colors similar to off-black

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About off-black

Off-black (#1A1A1A) is a neutral, dark, almost unsaturated color. It belongs to the blacks family. It mixes 26 red, 26 green and 26 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in web, UI, graphic design.

Swatch of Off-black with its shades from light to dark · #1A1A1A
Off-black · #1A1A1A

Off-black shades and tints

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

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Off-black outfits: palettes by season

Outfit palettes with off-black or a very close shade, each with 8 outfits to copy.

MinimalistFall · MenNight outFall · MenMinimalistSpring · MenNight outSpring · MenMinimalistSummer · MenStreetwearSummer · MenMinimalistWinter · MenMountainWinter · Men

Off-black color palettes

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

Monochromatic palette · Off-black
Analogous palette · Off-black
Complementary palette · Off-black
Triadic palette · Off-black
With neutrals palette · Off-black
With an accent palette · Off-black

Off-black contrast with text

White textContrast 17.4:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 1.2:1 · Not recommended

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

CSS code

:root {
  --off-black: #1A1A1A;
  --off-black-rgb: 26, 26, 26;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--off-black); }
.text { color: var(--off-black); }

Colors similar to off-black

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Themed palettes with this color

More blacks

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Swatch of Off-black with its shades from light to dark · #1A1A1A
Swatch of Off-black with its shades from light to dark · #1A1A1A

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for off-black?

The hex code for off-black is #1A1A1A. In RGB it is rgb(26, 26, 26), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 10%) and in CMYK 0, 0, 0, 90.

What is the complementary color of off-black?

Its complement on the color wheel is #1A1A1A, close to off-black. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on off-black?

Yes. The contrast with white is 17.4:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).