Cool Black
For designers seeking depth beyond pure black, Cool Black (#002E63) offers a compelling alternative. Its character comes from a profound navy undertone, giving it a sophisticated complexity that standard blacks lack, making it a distinctive choice for any digital palette.
Cool Black Code Conversions
HEX
#002E63
LAB
19, 9, -35
RGB
0, 46, 99
XYZ
3.2, 2.9, 12.2
HSL
212°, 100%, 19%
LCH
19, 36, 285°
HSB
212°, 100%, 39%
LUV
19, -10, -40
HWB
212°, 0%, 61%
Cool Black Color Harmonies
Analogous
Analogous colors sit next to each other on the color wheel. When used with Cool Black, they produce a cohesive and serene palette.
Complementary
Complementary colors are opposites on the color wheel, creating a high-contrast and vibrant effect when paired with a base like Cool Black.
Split Complementary
A split complementary scheme pairs Cool Black with the two colors adjacent to its direct opposite, providing strong visual contrast with more nuance.
Triadic
Triadic palettes pair Cool Black with two other hues equally spaced on the color wheel, creating a combination that is both vibrant and balanced.
Tetradic
Tetradic palettes create rich, four-color harmonies. They are built from two pairs of complementary colors, with Cool Black serving as an anchor.
Square
Formed by four colors evenly spaced on the color wheel, a square scheme offers rich contrast and variety, starting with Cool Black as the anchor.
Cool Black Contrast Simulation
Cool Black Color Variations
Shades
Adding black to Cool Black creates its shades, which are darker and add visual weight.
Tints
Tints of Cool Black are lighter versions created by adding white for a softer look.
Tones
Tones of Cool Black are created by adding gray, resulting in softer, desaturated variations.
Hues
Hues are variations of Cool Black, each with a different intensity or temperature.
What Interfaces Use Colors Like Cool Black?
