Color Palettes

Raisin black color

A deep black with a slight purple-brown tint, like a dried raisin. It is a softer alternative to pure black in text and branding.

Raisin black · #242124

About raisin black

Raisin black (#242124) is a neutral, dark, almost unsaturated color. It belongs to the blacks family. It mixes 36 red, 33 green and 36 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in text, branding, web.

Raisin black shades and tints

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

Raisin black color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Coal black
Analogous
TriadicClose to: Coal black, Matte black
Split complementaryClose to: Coal black
TetradicClose to: Coal black

Raisin black color palettes

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

Raisin black contrast with text

White textContrast 15.9:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 1.3:1 · Not recommended

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

CSS code

:root {
  --raisin-black: #242124;
  --raisin-black-rgb: 36, 33, 36;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--raisin-black); }
.text { color: var(--raisin-black); }

Colors similar to raisin black

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for raisin black?

The hex code for raisin black is #242124. In RGB it is rgb(36, 33, 36), in HSL hsl(300, 4%, 14%) and in CMYK 0, 8, 0, 86.

What is the complementary color of raisin black?

Its complement on the color wheel is #212421, close to coal black. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on raisin black?

Yes. The contrast with white is 15.9:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).