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Raven black color

A deep, glossy black named after the raven's feathers, which can show faint blue sheen in the light. It is a dramatic choice for hair dye, gothic fashion and Halloween decor.

Also known as: Raven.

The hex code for raven black is #050301. In RGB it is rgb(5, 3, 1), in HSL hsl(30, 67%, 1%) and in CMYK 0, 40, 80, 98.

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About raven black

Raven black (#050301) is a warm, dark, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the blacks family. It mixes 5 red, 3 green and 1 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in hair, fashion, halloween.

Swatch of Raven black with its shades from light to dark · #050301
Raven black · #050301

Raven black shades and tints

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

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Raven black outfits: palettes by season

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

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

Raven black color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Black
Analogous
TriadicClose to: Black
Split complementaryClose to: Black
TetradicClose to: Black

Raven black color palettes

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

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

Raven black contrast with text

White textContrast 20.6:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 1.0:1 · Not recommended

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

CSS code

:root {
  --raven-black: #050301;
  --raven-black-rgb: 5, 3, 1;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--raven-black); }
.text { color: var(--raven-black); }

Colors similar to raven black

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Themed palettes with this color

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Swatch of Raven black with its shades from light to dark · #050301
Swatch of Raven black with its shades from light to dark · #050301

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for raven black?

The hex code for raven black is #050301. In RGB it is rgb(5, 3, 1), in HSL hsl(30, 67%, 1%) and in CMYK 0, 40, 80, 98.

What is the complementary color of raven black?

Its complement on the color wheel is #010305, close to black. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on raven black?

Yes. The contrast with white is 20.6:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).