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Jet Black

#232324

Jet Black is a cool dark color with the hex code #232324. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 35, 35, 36 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 3%, 0%, 86% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jet Black Color Values

HEX
#232324
RGB
35, 35, 36
HSL
240°, 1%, 14%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 86

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jet Black sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 1% saturation and 14% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, cool colors like Jet Black work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Jet Black in print, the CMYK breakdown of 3%, 3%, 0%, 86% 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: #232324;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 35, 35, 36;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#232324',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 3%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 86%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(35, 35, 36)
rgba(35, 35, 36, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #232324?
#232324 is Jet Black, a cool dark color with RGB values of 35, 35, 36. It has a hue of 240°, 1% saturation, and 14% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #232324?
The RGB color code for #232324 is rgb(35, 35, 36). This means it contains 35 red, 35 green, and 36 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jet Black a warm or cool color?
Jet Black (#232324) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #232324 in CSS?
You can use #232324 in CSS with: background-color: #232324; or color: #232324; or as an RGB value: rgb(35, 35, 36). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 3%, 0%, 86%.

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