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Jet Black

#121C0D

Jet Black is a neutral dark color with the hex code #121C0D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 18, 28, 13 in digital design or CMYK 36%, 0%, 54%, 89% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jet Black Color Values

HEX
#121C0D
RGB
18, 28, 13
HSL
100°, 37%, 8%
CMYK
36, 0, 54, 89

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jet Black sits at 100° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 37% saturation and 8% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

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

When using Jet Black in print, the CMYK breakdown of 36%, 0%, 54%, 89% 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 Jet Black

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #121C0D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 28, 13;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#121C0D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 36%
M: 0%
Y: 54%
K: 89%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(18, 28, 13)
rgba(18, 28, 13, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 100° on the color wheel

Wise logo
Wise
Pixar logo
Pixar
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #121C0D?
#121C0D is Jet Black, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 18, 28, 13. It has a hue of 100°, 37% saturation, and 8% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #121C0D?
The RGB color code for #121C0D is rgb(18, 28, 13). This means it contains 18 red, 28 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jet Black a warm or cool color?
Jet Black (#121C0D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #121C0D in CSS?
You can use #121C0D in CSS with: background-color: #121C0D; or color: #121C0D; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 28, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 36%, 0%, 54%, 89%.

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