Black color · XKCD survey name
Almost Black Color Code: #070D0D
The HEX code for Almost Black is #070D0D. It is a near-black shade with a faint cyan tint color made of 7 red, 13 green and 13 blue (HSL 180°, 30%, 4%). White text reads comfortably on it (19.58:1 contrast).
Almost Black color values
#070D0D
rgb(7, 13, 13)
hsl(180, 30%, 4%)
180, 46%, 5%
hwb(180 3% 95%)
46%, 0%, 0%, 95%
462093
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Almost Black?
“Almost Black” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its saturation is only 30%, so it behaves as a neutral, with 30% saturation (soft) and 4% lightness (very dark). It is a cool color.
Compared with the other black colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 100% of them and more saturated than 100% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.004, which makes it a very dark color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Almost Black counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 4% and its relative luminance is 0.004. White text reads comfortably on it (19.58:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Almost Black
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 19.58:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 1.07:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Almost Black
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Almost Black
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Almost Black
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (19.58:1 contrast)
- Dark-mode surfaces, headers and footers
- High-contrast dark themes
- Icons, logos and outlines
- Photography and editorial layouts
- Body text and headings
Use Almost Black in CSS
:root {
--color-almost-black: #070D0D;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-almost-black);
background-color: #070D0D;
border: 2px solid #070D0D;
}Questions about Almost Black
What is the HEX code for Almost Black?
Almost Black is #070D0D.
What is the RGB value of Almost Black?
The RGB value of Almost Black is 7, 13, 13: 7 red, 13 green and 13 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(7, 13, 13) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Almost Black?
The HSL value of Almost Black is 180°, 30%, 4% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(180, 30%, 4%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Almost Black?
A standard conversion gives about C 46%, M 0%, Y 0%, K 95%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Almost Black a light or dark color?
Almost Black counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 4% and its relative luminance is 0.004. White text reads comfortably on it (19.58:1 contrast).
How does Almost Black look with white text?
White text on Almost Black has a contrast ratio of 19.58:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Almost Black look with black text?
Black text on Almost Black has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
What colors go well with Almost Black?
Black is its complementary color, and Black sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Almost Black be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (19.58:1 contrast); dark-mode surfaces, headers and footers; high-contrast dark themes.
How do I use Almost Black in CSS?
Use color: #070D0D; for text, background-color: #070D0D; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-almost-black: #070D0D; and reuse it with var(--color-almost-black).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.