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Vampire Black

#050606

Vampire Black is a cool dark color with the hex code #050606. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 5, 6, 6 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 0%, 0%, 98% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vampire Black Color Values

HEX
#050606
RGB
5, 6, 6
HSL
180°, 9%, 2%
CMYK
17, 0, 0, 98

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Vampire Black sits at 180° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 9% saturation and 2% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, cool colors like Vampire Black work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Vampire Black in print, the CMYK breakdown of 17%, 0%, 0%, 98% ensures accurate color reproduction. The high black component suggests this color will print deep and rich, though screen appearance may vary from print output.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Vampire Black

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #050606;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 5, 6, 6;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#050606',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 17%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 98%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(5, 6, 6)
rgba(5, 6, 6, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #050606?
#050606 is Vampire Black, a cool dark color with RGB values of 5, 6, 6. It has a hue of 180°, 9% saturation, and 2% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #050606?
The RGB color code for #050606 is rgb(5, 6, 6). This means it contains 5 red, 6 green, and 6 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vampire Black a warm or cool color?
Vampire Black (#050606) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #050606 in CSS?
You can use #050606 in CSS with: background-color: #050606; or color: #050606; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 6, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 0%, 98%.

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