Every shade of black from the palest tint to the darkest tone, generated from the base color #000000. Click any shade to copy its hex code instantly. Use lighter tints for backgrounds and pastel designs, mid tones for branding, and dark shades for text, dark mode and dramatic looks.
Shade Reference Table
| Name | HEX | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Palest Black | #F7F2F2 | rgb(247, 242, 242) |
| Pale Black | #EEE2E2 | rgb(238, 226, 226) |
| Lightest Black | #E6D6D6 | rgb(230, 214, 214) |
| Lighter Black | #DDC6C6 | rgb(221, 198, 198) |
| Light Black | #D3B6B6 | rgb(211, 182, 182) |
| Soft Black | #CBA9A9 | rgb(203, 169, 169) |
| Muted Black | #C29999 | rgb(194, 153, 153) |
| Fresh Black | #BA8C8C | rgb(186, 140, 140) |
| Bright Black | #B17C7C | rgb(177, 124, 124) |
| Vivid Black | #A76C6C | rgb(167, 108, 108) |
| True Black | #9F6060 | rgb(159, 96, 96) |
| Strong Black | #8F5656 | rgb(143, 86, 86) |
| Rich Black | #804D4D | rgb(128, 77, 77) |
| Deep Black | #734545 | rgb(115, 69, 69) |
| Bold Black | #633B3B | rgb(99, 59, 59) |
| Dark Black | #563434 | rgb(86, 52, 52) |
| Darker Black | #462A2A | rgb(70, 42, 42) |
| Darkest Black | #362121 | rgb(54, 33, 33) |
| Shadow Black | #291919 | rgb(41, 25, 25) |
| Midnight Black | #1A0F0F | rgb(26, 15, 15) |
FAQs
What is the hex code for black?
The hex code for black is #000000. In RGB it is rgb(0, 0, 0), and in CMYK it is 0%, 0%, 0%, 100%. You can copy these codes from the color code section above.
What does the color black mean?
Black is associated with power, elegance, mystery and authority. Its exact meaning shifts with culture and context — see the meaning and cultural sections on this page for details.
What colors go with black?
Black pairs beautifully with black, white, gold, gray and its complementary color. Explore the black color combinations and palettes on this page for ready-to-use schemes.
Where can I download black backgrounds?
Right here — this site offers 32 free black backgrounds in HD (1920×1080) across 8 styles: solid, gradient, glow, waves, bokeh, rays, texture and curves. All are free for personal and commercial use.