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Jet Black

#1E151A

Jet Black is a warm dark color with the hex code #1E151A. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 30, 21, 26 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 30%, 13%, 88% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jet Black Color Values

HEX
#1E151A
RGB
30, 21, 26
HSL
327°, 18%, 10%
CMYK
0, 30, 13, 88

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jet Black sits at 327° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 18% 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%, 30%, 13%, 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: #1E151A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 30, 21, 26;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#1E151A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 30%
Y: 13%
K: 88%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(30, 21, 26)
rgba(30, 21, 26, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 327° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1E151A?
#1E151A is Jet Black, a warm dark color with RGB values of 30, 21, 26. It has a hue of 327°, 18% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1E151A?
The RGB color code for #1E151A is rgb(30, 21, 26). This means it contains 30 red, 21 green, and 26 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jet Black a warm or cool color?
Jet Black (#1E151A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1E151A in CSS?
You can use #1E151A in CSS with: background-color: #1E151A; or color: #1E151A; or as an RGB value: rgb(30, 21, 26). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 30%, 13%, 88%.

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