Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX
PANTONE 19-4003 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX is HEX #2B272B, RGB 43, 39, 43, and about CMYK 0, 9, 0, 83. It is a very dark, neutral neutral gray color. The best text color on it is white at 14.71:1.
| Family | Gray |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Neutral |
| Lightness | Very dark |
| Saturation | Neutral |
| Associations | balance, restraint and clarity |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #2B272B | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 2B272B | |
| RGB | 43, 39, 43 | |
| RGB percent | 16.9%, 15.3%, 16.9% | |
| CMYK | 0, 9, 0, 83 | |
| HSL | 300, 5%, 16% | |
| HSV | 300, 9%, 17% | |
| LAB | 16.2, 2.8, -2.0 | |
| LCH | 16.2, 3.4, 324.8 | |
| Decimal | 2828075 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-black-onyx-19-4003-tcx: #2B272B; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #2B272B; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-black-onyx-19-4003-tcx': '#2B272B' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.169, green: 0.153, blue: 0.169) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_black_onyx_19_4003_tcx">#2B272B</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF2B272B) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"black-onyx-19-4003-tcx","name":"Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX","hex":"#2B272B"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX is white, with a contrast ratio of 14.71:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2B272B on white | 14.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2B272B on black | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #2B272B | 14.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #2B272B | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX
14.71:1
Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX on white
14.71:1
Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX on near black
1.28:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX is built here as C0 M9 Y0 K83. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock. On uncoated paper expect it to look a little lighter and less saturated than on coated stock.
| CMYK build | C0 M9 Y0 K83 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 92% |
| Ink note | Within the roughly 300% limit many printers use. |
Screen values approximate the printed ink. Verify against a physical Pantone guide before production.
Similar Pantone colors
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Questions about Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX?
HEX #2B272B, equivalent to RGB 43, 39, 43. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX?
A process build of C0 M9 Y0 K83. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a neutral color, very dark and neutral, with a hue of 300 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Black Onyx 19-4003 TCX?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 14.71:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.