#1C1921
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
0.011
Hue H
263°
Saturation S
14%
Lightness L
11%
Value V
13%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Purple
Contrast on white: 17.35:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Contrast on black: 1.21:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#1c1921
Protanopia
#1b1b1f
Deuteranopia
#1b1b1f
Tritanopia
#1c1e1d
Achromatopsia
#1b1b1b
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.