#1B1616 Hex Code
Color Name: Black Chocolate
What is hex #1B1616 Color?
The color name of hex code #1B1616 is Black Chocolate. The RGB values are (27, 22, 22) which means it is composed of
38% red, 31% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:19 Y:19 K:89. In the HSV/HSB scale, #1B1616 has a hue of 0°, 19% saturation and a brightness value of 11%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #1B1616 Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Chocolate |
| RGB Values | (27, 22, 22) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 19%, 19%, 89%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 19%, 11%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #330000 |
| Inverse Color | #E4E9E9 [Platinum] |
| Closest Pantone® | Black 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 8022 [Black brown] |
| Complementary Color | #161B1B [Eerie Black] |
| #1B1616 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #181818 |
| Desaturated | #191919 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #181818 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #171717 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #525252 |
Hex #1B1616 Color Palettes
1B1616 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #1B1616 is #161B1B which is called Eerie Black. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #1B1616 color is offered by #161B1B. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #1B1616 are #1B1916 and #1B1619, called Black Chocolate and Eerie Black, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #1B1616 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #1B1616 are #161B19 (Eerie Black) and #16191B (Eerie Black). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#1B1616 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #161B16 (Eerie Black) and #16161B (Eerie Black) along with #1B1616, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #1B1616 has #161B16 (Eerie Black), #161B1B (Eerie Black) and #1B161B (Eerie Black). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #1B1616 contains #191B16 (Eerie Black), #161B1B (Eerie Black) and #19161B (Eerie Black). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #1B1616 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #1B1616 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 1B1616 Color
Tints
494545- 5F5C5C
- 767373
- 8D8B8B
- A4A2A2
- BBB9B9
- D1D0D0
- E8E8E8
Tones
- 2F2B2B
- 393636
- 434040
- 4E4B4B
- 585656
- 626060
- 6C6B6B
- 767575
Shades
- 161212
- 130F0F
- 100D0D
- 0E0B0B
- 0B0909
- 080707
- 050404
- 030202
#1B1616 Color Patterns
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#1B1616 Gingham Checks
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#1B1616 Honeycomb Pattern
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#1B1616 Houndstooth Pattern
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#1B1616 Trellis Pattern
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#1B1616 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
