Black — #000000 HEX Color
About Black
Black (#000000) is a warm, dark, muted neutral tone with a hue of 0°, saturation of 0% and lightness of 0%. It works well for backgrounds and minimalist UI and conveys a timeless feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 21.00:1, while on black it reaches 1.00:1 — so prefer white text when using #000000 as a background.
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Accessibility & Contrast
Recommendation: when using #000000 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.
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Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background-color: #000000;color: #000000;border: 2px solid #000000;background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000, #000000);Code Export
:root {
--color-primary: #000000;
--color-primary-rgb: 0, 0, 0;
--color-primary-hsl: 0, 0%, 0%;
}Explore Color Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of color #000000?
Color #000000 is commonly known as Black. It is a warm, dark, muted neutral tone.
Is #000000 a warm or cool color?
Black (#000000) is a warm color. With a hue of 0°, it falls in the neutral family.
What colors go well with #000000?
Colors that pair well with Black (#000000) include its complementary color (#000000), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous neutral tones for harmonious palettes.