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Jet Black

#12270C

Jet Black is a neutral dark color with the hex code #12270C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 18, 39, 12 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 0%, 69%, 85% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jet Black Color Values

HEX
#12270C
RGB
18, 39, 12
HSL
107°, 53%, 10%
CMYK
54, 0, 69, 85

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jet Black sits at 107° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 53% saturation and 10% 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 54%, 0%, 69%, 85% 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: #12270C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 39, 12;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#12270C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 54%
M: 0%
Y: 69%
K: 85%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(18, 39, 12)
rgba(18, 39, 12, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

3 brand s with colors near 107° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Wise logo
Wise
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #12270C?
#12270C is Jet Black, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 18, 39, 12. It has a hue of 107°, 53% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #12270C?
The RGB color code for #12270C is rgb(18, 39, 12). This means it contains 18 red, 39 green, and 12 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jet Black a warm or cool color?
Jet Black (#12270C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #12270C in CSS?
You can use #12270C in CSS with: background-color: #12270C; or color: #12270C; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 39, 12). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 0%, 69%, 85%.

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