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Jet Black

#1B1819

Jet Black is a warm dark color with the hex code #1B1819. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 27, 24, 25 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 11%, 7%, 89% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jet Black Color Values

HEX
#1B1819
RGB
27, 24, 25
HSL
340°, 6%, 10%
CMYK
0, 11, 7, 89

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jet Black sits at 340° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 6% saturation and 10% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, warm colors like Jet Black work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Jet Black in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 11%, 7%, 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: #1B1819;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 27, 24, 25;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#1B1819',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 11%
Y: 7%
K: 89%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(27, 24, 25)
rgba(27, 24, 25, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1B1819?
#1B1819 is Jet Black, a warm dark color with RGB values of 27, 24, 25. It has a hue of 340°, 6% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1B1819?
The RGB color code for #1B1819 is rgb(27, 24, 25). This means it contains 27 red, 24 green, and 25 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jet Black a warm or cool color?
Jet Black (#1B1819) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1B1819 in CSS?
You can use #1B1819 in CSS with: background-color: #1B1819; or color: #1B1819; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 24, 25). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 11%, 7%, 89%.

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