What is the hex code for Black?

The hex code for Black is #000000. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 0), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 0%, 0%).

What RGB values make Black?

Black is 0 red, 0 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(0, 0, 0).

Black scores 21:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: black directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #000000.

#000000

Black is a black tone at #000000. It sits at 0 degrees on the color wheel with 0% saturation and 0% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Black with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#CCCCCC

Tint 60%

#999999

Tint 40%

#666666

Tint 20%

#333333

Base

#000000

Shade 20%

#000000

Shade 40%

#000000

Shade 60%

#000000

Shade 80%

#000000

On white

Sample text

21:1

Passes AAA for body text

On black

Sample text

1:1

Fails WCAG for text

Check a specific pairing in the contrast checker.

Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Black?: The hex code for Black is #000000. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 0), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 0%, 0%).
What RGB values make Black?: Black is 0 red, 0 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(0, 0, 0).
Is Black readable as text on a white background?: Black scores 21:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Black a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: black directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #000000.