RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.
In Western cultures, Jet Black often symbolizes elegance, authority, and sophistication, while in some Eastern traditions, it can represent mystery and the unknown. Contrastingly, it can also evoke feelings of mourning and loss, showcasing its dual nature across different contexts.
The term 'jet' derives from the Latin 'gagates', named after the town of Gagas in ancient Lydia, where this lignite was first discovered. In the 16th century, jet became a popular material for mourning jewelry, especially during the Victorian era, showcasing its cultural significance.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Jet Black. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 27 Grays →Nine steps of Jet Black by lightness — from #050505 (darkest) to #808080 (lightest). Click any to copy.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Jet Black.
Brands and institutions known for using Jet Black.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Jet Black anchored at 500 — ready to drop into a design system. Click any step to copy.
Works well as text on light backgrounds; fails on dark.
Thresholds: AA needs 4.5:1 (normal text) / 3:1 (large); AAA needs 7:1 / 4.5:1. Large = 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold.
Copy-ready values for CSS, screen and print, plus the extra conversions designers reach for.
color: #0A0A0A; color-mix(in srgb, #0A0A0A 70%, white) 0°, 0%, 4% 0, 0, 0, 96 657930 #000000 How Jet Black appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.