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Vampire Black

#0C0E0B

Vampire Black is a neutral dark color with the hex code #0C0E0B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 12, 14, 11 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 21%, 95% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vampire Black Color Values

HEX
#0C0E0B
RGB
12, 14, 11
HSL
100°, 12%, 5%
CMYK
14, 0, 21, 95

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Vampire Black sits at 100° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 12% saturation and 5% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, neutral colors like Vampire Black work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Vampire Black in print, the CMYK breakdown of 14%, 0%, 21%, 95% 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: #0C0E0B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 12, 14, 11;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#0C0E0B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 21%
K: 95%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(12, 14, 11)
rgba(12, 14, 11, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0C0E0B?
#0C0E0B is Vampire Black, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 12, 14, 11. It has a hue of 100°, 12% saturation, and 5% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0C0E0B?
The RGB color code for #0C0E0B is rgb(12, 14, 11). This means it contains 12 red, 14 green, and 11 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vampire Black a warm or cool color?
Vampire Black (#0C0E0B) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #0C0E0B in CSS?
You can use #0C0E0B in CSS with: background-color: #0C0E0B; or color: #0C0E0B; or as an RGB value: rgb(12, 14, 11). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 21%, 95%.

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