1. blacks
2. dark-muteds
3. Pot Black

Color Pot Black black (#161616):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pot Black black (#161616):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blacks

blacks Family:
dark-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Pot Black / #161616

The HTML HEX code is #161616. The corresponding color name is "Pot Black". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 22%, Green (G): 22%, Blue (B): 22%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 91%. In the HSL color space, #161616 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 9%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 9% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 7, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 1, Y: 1, Z: 1. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.0863, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 1447446. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #000000. Variations of the colour are #4A4A4A for a 20% lighter version and #000000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #161616, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #161616 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pot Black (Hex: #161616): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Pot Black (#161616) is a color reminiscent of coal. It exudes an air of mystery and shadow, much like the dark corners of a haunted house. This rich and deep hue can also be likened to the night sky, with its vastness and infinite possibilities. It evokes a sense of elegance and sophistication, similar to a tailored black suit worn by a dapper gentleman. Other objects that share this color include obsidian, onyx, and the feathers of a raven. In nature, Pot Black can be compared to the inky depths of a moonless lake.

Tints and Shades of #161616 HEX color (Pot Black)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #161616, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #C5C5C5
• #8B8B8B
• #505050
• #161616
• #111111
• #0B0B0B
• #060606
• #000000

Tones of Pot Black (#161616 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #161616, #404040 is the less saturated color, while #161616 is the most saturated one.

• #404040
• #363636
• #2b2b2b
• #212121
• #161616
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #161616;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #161616; }

.text {color:#161616;}

.background {background-color:#161616;}

.border {border:1px solid #161616;}