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Jet Black

#181D16

Jet Black is a neutral dark color with the hex code #181D16. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 24, 29, 22 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 0%, 24%, 89% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jet Black Color Values

HEX
#181D16
RGB
24, 29, 22
HSL
103°, 14%, 10%
CMYK
17, 0, 24, 89

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jet Black sits at 103° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 14% saturation and 10% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

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 17%, 0%, 24%, 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: #181D16;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 24, 29, 22;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#181D16',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 17%
M: 0%
Y: 24%
K: 89%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(24, 29, 22)
rgba(24, 29, 22, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #181D16?
#181D16 is Jet Black, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 24, 29, 22. It has a hue of 103°, 14% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #181D16?
The RGB color code for #181D16 is rgb(24, 29, 22). This means it contains 24 red, 29 green, and 22 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jet Black a warm or cool color?
Jet Black (#181D16) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #181D16 in CSS?
You can use #181D16 in CSS with: background-color: #181D16; or color: #181D16; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 29, 22). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 24%, 89%.

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