Nocturnal Boulder underneath Plunging

#141416 RGB(20,20,22)

About this color

Nocturnal Boulder underneath Plunging occupies the deep, achromatic end of the black spectrum, defined by its coordinates #141416 — RGB(20, 20, 22).

#141416RGB(20, 20, 22)

HSL 240° · 5% saturation · 8% lightness

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Psychology

Near-black tones anchor a composition with authority — they absorb light rather than reflect it, giving visual weight to whatever they touch.

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History

Every colour carries history — this black tone sits within a tradition of pigments, dyes and cultural meanings that stretches back millennia.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep black is most at home as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, this tone pairs well with its complementary hue on the opposite side of the wheel, as well as with warm or cool neutrals depending on its neutral character.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Nocturnal Boulder underneath Plunging
HEX
#141416
RGB
rgb(20,20,22)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,7.8%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(240,5%,8%)
HSV
hsv(240,9%,9%)
CMYK
cmyk(9,9,0,91)
LAB
lab(6,0,-1)
LCH
lch(6,1,270)
sRGB
(0.078,0.078,0.086)
HEX8
#141416ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020020022

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Color info

Lightness
8%
Saturation
5%
Hue
240°
Chroma
1
Temperature
WarmCool
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