Codes & values
- Color Name
Ink Black - Color ID
KDF-C-01120295 - HEX
#111827 - RGB
rgb(17, 24, 39) - RGBA
rgba(17, 24, 39, 1) - HSL
hsl(221, 39%, 11%) - HSLA
hsla(221, 39%, 11%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(221, 56%, 15%) - CMYK
cmyk(56%, 38%, 0%, 85%) - Light / Dark
dark
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Ink Black?
- #111827
- What is Ink Black RGB?
- rgb(17, 24, 39)
- What is Ink Black HSL?
- hsl(221, 39%, 11%)
- What is Ink Black CMYK?
- cmyk(56%, 38%, 0%, 85%)
What is Ink Black?
Ink Black is a curated black family color at #111827. It appears in our library with tags for text, ui, web. This shade classifies as dark — strong for text, dark-mode surfaces, or dramatic branding. Temperature is relatively neutral..
Ink Black HEX code
The HEX code for Ink Black is #111827. Paste it into CSS as color: #111827; or background-color: #111827;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (111827).
Ink Black RGB
Ink Black in RGB is rgb(17, 24, 39) (channels R 17, G 24, B 39). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(17, 24, 39, 1).
Ink Black HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(221, 39%, 11%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(221, 56%, 15%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Ink Black CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Ink Black is cmyk(56%, 38%, 0%, 85%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Ink Black
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #0E1421, #0B101A, #090C14, #06080D, #030406. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Ink Black
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #393F4B, #60656F, #888C93, #B0B2B7, #D7D9DB. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Ink Black
Complementary pairing: #111827, #272011. Analogous neighbors: #112327, #111827, #151127. Triadic accents: #111827, #271118, #182711. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Ink Black color combinations
A practical combo: primary #111827, complementary accent #272011, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #111827, #271511, #232711.
Ink Black in web design
Near-black often beats pure #000 for screens. Use true black for logos and print; elevated dark surfaces (#111–#1E) for dark-mode UI.
Ink Black in branding
Black brands feel minimal and luxury — fashion, photography, and high-end electronics. Contrast vs white is 17.74:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 1.18:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Ink Black?
- Ink Black: #111827.
- What is Ink Black RGB?
- Ink Black: rgb(17, 24, 39).
- What is Ink Black HSL?
- Ink Black: hsl(221, 39%, 11%).
- What is Ink Black CMYK?
- Ink Black: cmyk(56%, 38%, 0%, 85%).
- What colors go with Ink Black?
- Try complementary #111827, #272011 or analogous #112327, #111827, #151127.
- Is Ink Black good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 17.74:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 17.74:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 1.18:1. Complementary swatch: #111827, #272011.
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