#000000
Approximate name: Black
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
Black
Relative luminance
0
Hue H
0°
Saturation S
0%
Lightness L
0%
Value V
0%
Temperature
Neutral
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Near gray
Hue family
Gray
Contrast on white: 21.00:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Contrast on black: 1.00:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
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Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#000000
Protanopia
#000000
Deuteranopia
#000000
Tritanopia
#000000
Achromatopsia
#000000
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.