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BS 18-A-14 - Black British Standard 4800 Color


Color Name: BS 18-A-14 - Black
Hex Color Code: #000000
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 0, 0)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 100.0%






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About BS 18-A-14 - Black color - its meaning and example


What color is BS 18-A-14 - Black?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for BS 18-A-14 - Black is #000000, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 0, 0).

In the RGB color model, BS 18-A-14 - Black has a red value of 0, a green value of 0, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 100.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0.0 % saturation, and 0.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, BS 18-A-14 - Black has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0.0 % saturation and 0.0 % brightness/value.



BS 18-A-14 - Black is cool or warm?

The color BS 18-A-14 - Black is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color



What is the LRV of BS 18-A-14 - Black? (For interior and product design)

BS 18-A-14 - Black has an LRV of nearly 0. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

BS 18-A-14 - Black

Light Color


Compare LRV 0 of BS 18-A-14 - Black with dark and light Color





Is BS 18-A-14 - Black Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BS 18-A-14 - Black meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


BS 18-A-14 - Black (CMS - British Standard 4800) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 0, 0)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
0 (0.0%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
100.00%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 0.0 %, 0.0 %)

Hue
Saturation
0.00 %.
Lightness
0.00 %.

RYB

RYB(255, 255, 255)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Yellow
255 (100.0%)
Blue
255 (100.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
0.00 %.
Brightness / Value
0.00 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 0.00 %

B: 100.00 %

XYZ

X : 0

Y : 0

Z : 0

YXY

Y1 : 0

X : 0

Y2 : 0

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 100.00%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 0 %

Munsell Color System

N0.0

CIE-Lab

L : 0

A : 0

B : 0

CIE-Lch

L : 0

C : 0

H : 0

CIE-Luv

L : 0

U : 0

V : 0

Hunter-Lab

L : 0

A : 0

B : 0






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to BS 18-A-14 - Black (CMS - British Standard 4800)


Here are the colors similar to BS 18-A-14 - Black (CMS - British Standard 4800). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#100C08
Smoky Black
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#010B13
Rich Black
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#1B1B1B
Eerie Black
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


BS 18-A-14 - Black similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of BS 18-A-14 - Black to British Standard 4800




RAL Classic


BS 18-A-14 - Black similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of BS 18-A-14 - Black to RAL Classic


#0E0E10
RAL 9005 - Jet Black
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#1A1718
RAL 8022 - Black Brown
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


BS 18-A-14 - Black similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of BS 18-A-14 - Black to Pantone PMS


#19191A
PANTONE Neutral Black C
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#101820
PANTONE Black 6 C
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)


RAL Design


BS 18-A-14 - Black similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of BS 18-A-14 - Black to RAL Design


#212122
RAL 000 15 00 - Ink Black
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)




Paint similar to BS 18-A-14 - Black (CMS - British Standard 4800)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to BS 18-A-14 - Black (CMS - British Standard 4800). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


BS 18-A-14 - Black similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of BS 18-A-14 - Black to Valspar


#22262B
Tuxedo (8006-8G)
ΔE - 9.85 (90.2% similar)
#292A2D
Dark Kettle Black (4011-2)
ΔE - 10.75 (89.3% similar)
#2E2E30
Noir (4009-2)
ΔE - 11.94 (88.1% similar)
#252D31
Tempest's Teapot (M250)
ΔE - 12.01 (88.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


BS 18-A-14 - Black similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of BS 18-A-14 - Black to Sherwin Williams


#2F2F30
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
ΔE - 12.17 (87.8% similar)
#313031
Caviar (SW 6990)
ΔE - 12.58 (87.4% similar)
#323132
Black Magic (SW 6991)
ΔE - 12.89 (87.1% similar)
#353337
Domino (SW 6989)
ΔE - 14.00 (86.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


BS 18-A-14 - Black similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of BS 18-A-14 - Black to Benjamin Moore


#313132
Black (2132-10)
ΔE - 12.80 (87.2% similar)
#333334
Jet Black (2120-10)
ΔE - 13.43 (86.6% similar)
#313435
Black Satin (2131-10)
ΔE - 13.66 (86.3% similar)
#323436
Midnight Dream (2129-10)
ΔE - 13.72 (86.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


BS 18-A-14 - Black similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of BS 18-A-14 - Black to Dunn-Edwards


#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 15.71 (84.3% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 17.27 (82.7% similar)
#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 18.91 (81.1% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 19.25 (80.8% similar)


Behr


BS 18-A-14 - Black similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of BS 18-A-14 - Black to Behr


#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 16.21 (83.8% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 16.86 (83.1% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 17.23 (82.8% similar)
#413F3E
Blackout (N510-7)
ΔE - 17.40 (82.6% similar)


PPG Paints


BS 18-A-14 - Black similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of BS 18-A-14 - Black to PPG Paints


#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 16.54 (83.5% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 17.64 (82.4% similar)
#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 18.66 (81.3% similar)
#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 19.25 (80.7% similar)







Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



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BS 18-A-14 - Black

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Black


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of BS 18-A-14 - Black - #000000?

Color that best contrast with BS 18-A-14 - Black - #000000 is #000000, color name is Black
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments BS 18-A-14 - Black - #000000?

Complementary or Opposite color for BS 18-A-14 - Black - #000000 is #000000, color name is Black.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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