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Jet Black

#121921

Jet Black is a cool dark color with the hex code #121921. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 18, 25, 33 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 24%, 0%, 87% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jet Black Color Values

HEX
#121921
RGB
18, 25, 33
HSL
212°, 29%, 10%
CMYK
45, 24, 0, 87

About this color

Jet Black sits at 212° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 10% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

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

When using Jet Black in print, the CMYK breakdown of 45%, 24%, 0%, 87% ensures accurate color reproduction. The high black component suggests this color will print deep and rich, though screen appearance may vary from print output.

How to use Jet Black

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #121921;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 25, 33;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#121921',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 45%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 87%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(18, 25, 33)
rgba(18, 25, 33, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #121921?
#121921 is Jet Black, a cool dark color with RGB values of 18, 25, 33. It has a hue of 212°, 29% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #121921?
The RGB color code for #121921 is rgb(18, 25, 33). This means it contains 18 red, 25 green, and 33 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jet Black a warm or cool color?
Jet Black (#121921) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #121921 in CSS?
You can use #121921 in CSS with: background-color: #121921; or color: #121921; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 25, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 24%, 0%, 87%.