Black Russian

Q: How do I use #16112C in CSS?

You can use #16112C in CSS with: background-color: #16112C; or color: #16112C; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 17, 44). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 61%, 0%, 83%.

#16112C

Black Russian is a cool dark color with the hex code #16112C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 22, 17, 44 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 61%, 0%, 83% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Black Russian color values

HEX: #16112C
RGB: 22, 17, 44
HSL: 251°, 44%, 12%
CMYK: 50, 61, 0, 83

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Black Russian sits at 251° on the color wheel with 44% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 44% 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(22, 17, 44), where the blue channel is highest at 44, 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 50C 61M 0Y 83K. The dominant black channel (83%) 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: #16112C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 22, 17, 44;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#16112C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 50%
M: 61%
Y: 0%
K: 83%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(22, 17, 44)
rgba(22, 17, 44, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 251° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #16112C?

#16112C is Black Russian, a cool dark color with RGB values of 22, 17, 44. It has a hue of 251°, 44% saturation, and 12% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #16112C?

The RGB color code for #16112C is rgb(22, 17, 44). This means it contains 22 red, 17 green, and 44 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Black Russian a warm or cool color?

Black Russian (#16112C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #16112C in CSS?

You can use #16112C in CSS with: background-color: #16112C; or color: #16112C; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 17, 44). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 61%, 0%, 83%.