What is the HEX code for black?
The CSS color black in HEX format is #000000. Use this value directly in CSS, SVG, and most design tools.
How do I use black in CSS?
To apply black in CSS:
- Text color: color: #000000;
- Background: background-color: #000000;
- Border: border-color: #000000;
What are all the color format values for black?
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #000000 |
| RGB | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 0%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 100%) |
How do I convert black to HEX?
Select black from the color name list in our color converter. The HEX value — #000000 — appears instantly alongside HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK.
What color family does black belong to?
black belongs to the neutral (gray) color family. It is a dark, muted color with HSL values: hue 0°, saturation 0%, lightness 0%.
How do I create lighter and darker shades of black?
Lighter variant (lightness 15%): #262626. Darker variant (lightness 5%): #0d0d0d. These values are computed by adjusting HSL lightness ±15% while keeping the same hue and saturation.
What is HEX used for?
HEX color codes are used in CSS, HTML and design tools. They encode red, green and blue as two hexadecimal digits each (00–FF), forming a compact 6-character code like #ff0000.