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Jet Black

#171F0F

Jet Black is a neutral dark color with the hex code #171F0F. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 23, 31, 15 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 0%, 52%, 88% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jet Black Color Values

HEX
#171F0F
RGB
23, 31, 15
HSL
90°, 35%, 9%
CMYK
26, 0, 52, 88

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jet Black sits at 90° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 35% saturation and 9% 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 26%, 0%, 52%, 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: #171F0F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 23, 31, 15;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#171F0F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 26%
M: 0%
Y: 52%
K: 88%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(23, 31, 15)
rgba(23, 31, 15, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 90° on the color wheel

Wise logo
Wise
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Pixar logo
Pixar

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #171F0F?
#171F0F is Jet Black, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 23, 31, 15. It has a hue of 90°, 35% saturation, and 9% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #171F0F?
The RGB color code for #171F0F is rgb(23, 31, 15). This means it contains 23 red, 31 green, and 15 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jet Black a warm or cool color?
Jet Black (#171F0F) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #171F0F in CSS?
You can use #171F0F in CSS with: background-color: #171F0F; or color: #171F0F; or as an RGB value: rgb(23, 31, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 52%, 88%.

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