Shades of black
11 named shades of black, from light to dark, each with its hex and RGB code and a page of matching colors. Blacks are the darkest colors: neutral jet and onyx, and near-blacks with a hint of blue, brown or green.
Popular shades of black
Dark black shades (11)
All 11 shades of black: names, hex and RGB
| Name | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #293241 | rgb(41, 50, 65) |
| Pakistan Green | #283618 | rgb(40, 54, 24) |
| Space Cadet | #2B2D42 | rgb(43, 45, 66) |
| Oxford Blue | #1B263B | rgb(27, 38, 59) |
| Jet | #212529 | rgb(33, 37, 41) |
| Dark | #1B2431 | rgb(27, 36, 49) |
| Dark Brown | #341C02 | rgb(52, 28, 2) |
| Rich Black | #0D1B2A | rgb(13, 27, 42) |
| Almost Black | #070D0D | rgb(7, 13, 13) |
| Very Dark Brown | #1D0200 | rgb(29, 2, 0) |
| Black | #000000 | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
Using black shades together
- A monochromatic black palette uses one light, one medium and one dark shade: for example Black.
- Use the lightest black shades for backgrounds and the darkest for text, and check contrast between them.
- Warm and cool blacks can clash; keep one temperature for a calm look.
- Open these black shades in the palette generator to build a full scale.
More about black
- Black color: hex code, OKLCH scale and contrast.
- What colors go with black.
- What does black mean?
- All color names, grouped by family.
Shades of other colors
- Shades of green213 named green shades with hex codes.
- Shades of blue99 named blue shades with hex codes.
- Shades of purple93 named purple shades with hex codes.
- Shades of red72 named red shades with hex codes.
- Shades of pink57 named pink shades with hex codes.
- Shades of brown43 named brown shades with hex codes.
- Shades of orange50 named orange shades with hex codes.
- Shades of yellow93 named yellow shades with hex codes.
- Shades of gray18 named gray shades with hex codes.
- Shades of white22 named white shades with hex codes.
- Shades of teal30 named teal shades with hex codes.
- Shades of gold39 named gold shades with hex codes.
- Shades of beige18 named beige shades with hex codes.
- Shades of tan22 named tan shades with hex codes.
- Shades of turquoise24 named turquoise shades with hex codes.
- Shades of lavender12 named lavender shades with hex codes.
- Shades of burgundy15 named burgundy shades with hex codes.
Frequently asked questions
How many shades of black are there?
There are endless shades of black, since any small change in a color makes a new shade. This page lists 11 named black shades, each with its hex code.
What are the most popular shades of black?
Popular black shades include Jet (#212529), Onyx (#343A40), Charcoal (#264653), Rich Black (#0D1B2A), Almost Black (#070D0D).
What is the lightest and darkest shade of black here?
The lightest named shade is Gunmetal (#293241) and the darkest is Black (#000000).
What is the difference between a shade, a tint and a tone?
Strictly, a shade is a color mixed with black, a tint is mixed with white and a tone is mixed with gray. In everyday use, "shades of black" means every variation of black, light or dark.