#3B2016
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
0.02
Hue H
16°
Saturation S
46%
Lightness L
16%
Value V
23%
Temperature
Warm
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Orange
Contrast on white: 14.96:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Contrast on black: 1.40:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#3b2016
Protanopia
#2f2f18
Deuteranopia
#313319
Tritanopia
#3a1a1b
Achromatopsia
#272727
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.