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Jet Black

#161B1D

Jet Black is a cool dark color with the hex code #161B1D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 22, 27, 29 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 7%, 0%, 89% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jet Black Color Values

HEX
#161B1D
RGB
22, 27, 29
HSL
197°, 14%, 10%
CMYK
24, 7, 0, 89

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jet Black sits at 197° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 14% 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 24%, 7%, 0%, 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: #161B1D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 22, 27, 29;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#161B1D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 24%
M: 7%
Y: 0%
K: 89%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(22, 27, 29)
rgba(22, 27, 29, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #161B1D?
#161B1D is Jet Black, a cool dark color with RGB values of 22, 27, 29. It has a hue of 197°, 14% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #161B1D?
The RGB color code for #161B1D is rgb(22, 27, 29). This means it contains 22 red, 27 green, and 29 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jet Black a warm or cool color?
Jet Black (#161B1D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #161B1D in CSS?
You can use #161B1D in CSS with: background-color: #161B1D; or color: #161B1D; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 27, 29). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 7%, 0%, 89%.

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