Velvet Black

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Umbra

  #211E1F

• Ink Black

  #252024

• Lead

  #212121

• Young Night

  #232323

• Inkwell Inception

  #1E1E21

• Night Demons

  #201B20

• Nero

  #252525

• Noble Black

  #202124

About Velvet Black

Velvet Black sits at oklch(0.245 0.008 4.0) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #241F20 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Velvet Black?

#241F20 — also oklch(0.245 0.008 4.0) and Lab 12.37 2.65 0.24.

Can I use Velvet Black for text on white?

On white: 16.26:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 103. On dark ink: 1.10:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.