"Pure Black"
Neutral · Timeless
🧠 Psychology
Neutral and timeless color. Evokes elegance, sobriety and minimalism.
✨ Uses
UI design, backgrounds, typography, professional interfaces.
Tip
Pure Black pairs ideally with #F7F5F0 (off-white) and a neutral background for a modern, readable result.
Values
HEX
#555555
RGB
rgb(85, 85, 85)
HSL
hsl(0°, 0%, 33%)
CMYK
C:0% M:0% Y:0% K:67%
Luminance
0.0892
WCAG Accessibility
Aa — #555555
Secondary text
✓ AA
✓ AAA
✓ AA Large
Aa — #555555
Secondary text
✗ AA
✗ AAA
✗ AA Large
All harmonies
Complementary
#555555
#545454
Analogous
#545454
#555555
#545454
Triadic
#555555
#545454
#545454
Split-comp.
#555555
#545454
#545454
Tetradic
#555555
#545454
#545454
#545454
Monochromatic
#BABABA
#878787
#545454
#3B3B3B
#141414
Suggested palettes for this hue.