#2A2C12
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
0.023
Hue H
65°
Saturation S
42%
Lightness L
12%
Value V
17%
Temperature
Warm
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Yellow
Contrast on white: 14.31:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Contrast on black: 1.47:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#2a2c12
Protanopia
#2b2b18
Deuteranopia
#2b2b1a
Tritanopia
#2a1d1e
Achromatopsia
#282828
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.