Black Russian is a
cool dark color with the hex code #100C27.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
16, 12, 39 in digital design or CMYK 59%, 69%, 0%, 85% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Black Russian
#100C27
Black Russian color values
- HEX
- #100C27
- RGB
- 16, 12, 39
- HSL
- 249°, 53%, 10%
- CMYK
- 59, 69, 0, 85
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Black Russian sits at 249° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Near-black lightness makes it read as a deep, absorptive tone — color is implied more than seen.
In digital environments, Black Russian is rendered as rgb(16, 12, 39), where the blue channel is highest at 39, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Black Russian translates to a CMYK breakdown of 59C 69M 0Y 85K. The dominant black channel (85%) does most of the tonal work here — cyan, magenta, and yellow contribute minimally, so the printed result will be a deep, near-neutral tone that reads differently from its screen equivalent. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Black Russian
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #100C27;
--brand-primary-rgb: 16, 12, 39;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#100C27',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 59%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 85%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(16, 12, 39)
rgba(16, 12, 39, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
16 brand s with colors near 249° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #100C27?
#100C27 is Black Russian, a cool dark color with RGB values of 16, 12, 39. It has a hue of 249°, 53%
saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #100C27?
The RGB color code for #100C27 is rgb(16, 12, 39). This means it contains 16 red,
12 green, and 39 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Black Russian a warm or cool color?
Black Russian (#100C27) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #100C27 in CSS?
You can use #100C27 in CSS with:
background-color: #100C27; or color: #100C27; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 12, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 69%, 0%, 85%.