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Jet Black

#151E1A

Jet Black is a cool dark color with the hex code #151E1A. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 21, 30, 26 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 0%, 13%, 88% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jet Black Color Values

HEX
#151E1A
RGB
21, 30, 26
HSL
153°, 18%, 10%
CMYK
30, 0, 13, 88

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jet Black sits at 153° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 18% 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 30%, 0%, 13%, 88% 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: #151E1A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 21, 30, 26;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#151E1A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 30%
M: 0%
Y: 13%
K: 88%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(21, 30, 26)
rgba(21, 30, 26, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 153° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Hulu logo
Hulu
Figma logo
Figma
Spotify logo
Spotify

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #151E1A?
#151E1A is Jet Black, a cool dark color with RGB values of 21, 30, 26. It has a hue of 153°, 18% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #151E1A?
The RGB color code for #151E1A is rgb(21, 30, 26). This means it contains 21 red, 30 green, and 26 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jet Black a warm or cool color?
Jet Black (#151E1A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #151E1A in CSS?
You can use #151E1A in CSS with: background-color: #151E1A; or color: #151E1A; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 30, 26). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 0%, 13%, 88%.

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