Black Russian is a
cool dark color with the hex code #170B28.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
23, 11, 40 in digital design or CMYK 42%, 73%, 0%, 84% for print applications.
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Black Russian
#170B28
Black Russian color values
- HEX
- #170B28
- RGB
- 23, 11, 40
- HSL
- 265°, 57%, 10%
- CMYK
- 42, 73, 0, 84
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Black Russian sits at 265° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% 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(23, 11, 40), where the blue channel is highest at 40, 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 42C 73M 0Y 84K. The dominant black channel (84%) 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: #170B28;
--brand-primary-rgb: 23, 11, 40;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#170B28',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 42%
M: 73%
Y: 0%
K: 84%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(23, 11, 40)
rgba(23, 11, 40, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #170B28?
#170B28 is Black Russian, a cool dark color with RGB values of 23, 11, 40. It has a hue of 265°, 57%
saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #170B28?
The RGB color code for #170B28 is rgb(23, 11, 40). This means it contains 23 red,
11 green, and 40 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Black Russian a warm or cool color?
Black Russian (#170B28) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #170B28 in CSS?
You can use #170B28 in CSS with:
background-color: #170B28; or color: #170B28; or as an RGB value: rgb(23, 11, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 42%, 73%, 0%, 84%.