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Pitch Black Color

HEX #0C0705 / RGB (12, 7, 5)

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What is Pitch Black Color?

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Pitch Black has the hex code #0C0705. The equivalent RGB values are (12, 7, 5), which means it is composed of 50% red, 29% green and 21% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:42 Y:58 K:95. In the HSV/HSB scale, Pitch Black has a hue of 17°, 58% saturation and a brightness value of 5%.
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.

Pitch Black color is not included in the web list and cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. However, pitch black can be applied to web pages with its hex code, RGB and/or HSL values. Please note that the CMYK numbers listed on this page have been derived from the hexadecimal code using known formulae and are only approximates.

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Pitch Black Color Codes

Hex Code#0C0705
RGB Values(12, 7, 5)
CMYK Values(0%, 42%, 58%, 95%)
HSV/HSB Values(17°, 58%, 5%)
Closest Web Safe#000000
Inverse Color#F3F8FA [Alice Blue]
Closest Pantone®Black 6 C
Closest RAL9005 [Jet black]
Complementary Color#050A0C [Vampire Black]
Pitch Black Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#080808
Desaturated#090909
Weighted Average (Most Common)#080808
Weighted Average (Luma)#080808
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#2F2F2F

Pitch Black Color Palettes

Pitch Black is too dark to display its color palettes.
Complementary color palette of 0C0705. Complementary color is 050A0C

Complementary Palette

The complement of Pitch Black is Vampire Black with the hex code #050A0C. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #0C0705 color is offered by #050A0C. 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.

0C0705 050A0C
Analogous color palette with (0C0705, 0C0B05 and 0C0506)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Pitch Black (#0C0705) are Smoky Black (#0C0B05) and Vampire Black (#0C0506). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Pitch Black with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

0C0705 0C0B05 0C0506
Split Complementary color palette with (0C0705, 050C0B and 05070C)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Pitch Black (#0C0705) are #050C0B (Vampire Black) and #05070C (Vampire 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.

0C0705 050C0B 05070C
Triadic color palette with (0C0705, 050C07 and 07050C)

Triadic Palette

Pitch Black triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #050C07 (Vampire Black) and #07050C (Vampire Black) along with #0C0705 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

0C0705 050C07 07050C
Tetradic color palette with (0C0705, 050C07, 050A0C and 0C050A)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Pitch Black has four colors - #050C07 (Vampire Black), #050A0C (Vampire Black) and #0C050A (Vampire Black) in addition to the base color (#0C0705). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

0C0705 050C07 050A0C 0C050A
Square color palette with (0C0705, 070C05, 050A0C and 0B050C)

Square Palette

Pitch Black square color palette has #070C05 (Vampire Black), #050A0C (Vampire Black) and #0B050C (Vampire 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.

0C0705 070C05 050A0C 0B050C
Rainbow color

Pitch Black Color Rainbow Palette

Our Pitch Black rainbow color palette is based on the RGB 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.

0C0705 0B0C05 050C05 050C0B 05070C 09050C 0C0509

Tints, Tones & Shades of Pitch Black Color

Tints

  • Transparent 3D39373D3937
  • Transparent 555150555150
  • Transparent 6D6A696D6A69
  • Transparent 868382868382
  • Transparent 9E9C9B9E9C9B
  • Transparent B6B5B4B6B5B4
  • Transparent CECDCDCECDCD
  • Transparent E7E6E6E7E6E6

Tones

  • Transparent 231F1E231F1E
  • Transparent 2F2B2A2F2B2A
  • Transparent 3A37363A3736
  • Transparent 464443464443
  • Transparent 52504F52504F
  • Transparent 5D5C5B5D5C5B
  • Transparent 696867696867
  • Transparent 747474747474

Shades

  • Transparent 0A06040A0604
  • Transparent 080504080504
  • Transparent 070403070403
  • Transparent 060403060403
  • Transparent 050302050302
  • Transparent 040202040202
  • Transparent 020101020101
  • Transparent 010101010101

Pitch Black Color Patterns

  • Transparent

    Pitch Black Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Pitch Black Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pitch Black Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pitch Black Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pitch Black Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pitch Black Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pitch Black Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pitch Black Plaid Pattern


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