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Jet Black (RAL 9005)
Jet Black (RAL 9005)
#0E0E10Click to copy
Jet Black (RAL 9005) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(14, 14, 16)Copy
HSLhsl(240, 7%, 6%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(240, 13%, 6%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(12%, 12%, 0%, 94%)Copy
Jet Black (RAL 9005) Color Schemes
Complementary
#0E0E10
Click to copy#10100E
Click to copyAnalogous
#0E0F10
Click to copy#0F0E10
Click to copySplit Complementary
#100F0E
Click to copy#0F100E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#0E0E10
Click to copy#424242
Click to copy#757575
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyJet Black (RAL 9005) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
19.28 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.09 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
17.69 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.53 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Jet Black (RAL 9005) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Jet Black (RAL 9005) Color Introduction
Definition
Jet Black (RAL 9005) (HEX #0E0E10) has the RGB value rgb(14, 14, 16), the HSL value hsl(240°, 7%, 6%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(12%, 12%, 0%, 94%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Jet Black (RAL 9005) is #10100E, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #0E0F10 and #0F0E10 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#100F0E, #0F100E) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Jet Black (RAL 9005) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Jet Black (RAL 9005) has a contrast ratio of 19.28:1 against white and 1.09:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Pairings of black and white carry no interference from any color tendency, letting the content itself take center stage — which is why they are regarded as classics in premium branding and minimalist design. Specifically, Jet Black (RAL 9005) has a lightness of 6% and a saturation of 7%, on a page it works well as a dark background or heading text color, creating a strong sense of visual weight; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: The deepest black.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, black-and-white palettes represent the ultimate and an attitude; they strip away emotional noise and express sophistication and modernity in the purest way. For this reason Jet Black (RAL 9005) tends to leave a first impression of being pure and powerful in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Black-and-white palettes are commonly used for large headlines, logos and generous negative-space layouts; a monochrome base with a single bright accent immediately creates a strong modern feel. In real projects, Jet Black (RAL 9005) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Black & White”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Jet Black (RAL 9005) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.