HEX
#000000Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Black Color Code
Black·#000000
Neutral FamilyNeutralDark toneLow saturationoklch(0.0% 0.000 0)
RGB
rgb(0, 0, 0)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(0 0% 0%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 0, 0, 100Print handoffLAB
0, 0, 0Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(0.0% 0.000 0)Modern perceptualBlack is a deep, muted CSS named color at #000000. If you searched for black hex code, 000000, or black RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorWhite text
Body text contrast21.00:1
Best UseTypography, surfaces, borders, shadows, and foundational interface structure
Tonal Scale
100#D1D1D1
300#8A8A8A
500#2E2E2E
600#000000
800#000000
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
21.00:1AAA-level contrast
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
1.22:1Needs more separation
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
19.95:1AAA-level contrast
Best text colorWhite textContrast 21.00:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(0.0% 0.000 0)
Relative Luminance0.0000
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Neutral FamilyNeutralDark toneLow saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Aliases
Material Black White BLACKTailwind BlackAnt Design Grey 9Ant Design Grey 10
Closest Matches
Tailwind Zinc 950Tailwind Neutral 950Tailwind Stone 950
Color Notes
- Black is kept as an exact CSS named color for #000000.
- Queries for black color code, 000000, or black RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
21.00:1AAA
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
1.22:1Needs more separation
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
19.95:1AAA
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
1.22:1Needs more separation
Best text colorWhite textContrast 21.00:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Use it for text, surfaces, rules, borders, elevation, and layout structure.
- Choose the exact neutral by contrast role instead of treating all grays as interchangeable.
- Pair with one clear accent color and a lighter or darker neutral step.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Black is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Core neutrals for typography, surfaces, and systems.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-black: #000000;
--color-black-rgb: 0 0 0;
}class="bg-[#000000] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#000000] ring-1 ring-[#000000]"{
"black": "#000000",
"blackRgb": [0, 0, 0],
"blackHsl": [0, 0, 0]
}