Color Name: Raisin Black
Hex Color Code: #242124
RGB Color Code: RGB(36, 33, 36)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 85.9%
Color Family (Hue): Black






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Raisin Black is a color that is a representation of the color of black raisins. A raisin is a dried grape that may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking, and brewing.


What color is Raisin Black?

Raisin Black color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Raisin Black is #242124, and the RGB color code is RGB(36, 33, 36).

In the RGB color model, Raisin Black has a red value of 36, a green value of 33, and a blue value of 36. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 85.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation, and 13.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Raisin Black has a hue of 300° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation and 14.1 % brightness/value.



Raisin Black is cool or warm?

The color Raisin Black is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Raisin Black? (For interior and product design)

Raisin Black has an LRV of nearly 2. 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.



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Raisin Black

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Is Raisin Black Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Raisin 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


Raisin Black color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(36, 33, 36)
Red
36 (14.1%)
Green
33 (12.9%)
Blue
36 (14.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.33%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
85.88%

HSL

HSL(300deg, 4.3 %, 13.5 %)

Hue
300°
Saturation
4.35 %.
Lightness
13.53 %.

RYB

RYB(192, 192, 205)
Red
192 (75.3%)
Yellow
192 (75.4%)
Blue
205 (80.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
300°
Saturation
8.33 %.
Brightness / Value
14.12 %.

HWB

H: 300°

W: 12.94 %

B: 85.88 %

XYZ

X : 1.59

Y : 1.59

Z : 1.89

YXY

Y1 : 1.59

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 85.88%

M : 87.06%

Y : 85.88%


LRV

~ 1.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.9P 1.2/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 13.17

A : 2.14

B : -1.51

CIE-Lch

L : 13.17

C : 2.62

H : 324.76

CIE-Luv

L : 13.17

U : 1.12

V : -1.45

Hunter-Lab

L : 12.61

A : 0.44

B : -0.07






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Raisin Black


Here are the colors similar to Raisin Black . 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.



#1B1B1B
Eerie Black
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#16161D
Eigengrau
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#1A1110
Licorice
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)




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


Pantone TCX


Raisin Black color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Raisin Black to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Raisin Black color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Raisin Black to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Raisin Black color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Raisin Black to RAL Classic


#2A292A
RAL 9017 - Traffic Black
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#1A1718
RAL 8022 - Black Brown
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#2B2B2C
RAL 9004 - Signal Black
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#27292B
RAL 9011 - Graphite Black
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


Raisin Black color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Raisin Black to Pantone PMS


#19191A
PANTONE Neutral Black C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#25282A
PANTONE 426 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#2D2926
PANTONE Black C
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#212322
PANTONE 419 C
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Raisin Black color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Raisin Black to British Standard 4800


#191A1C
BS 18-B-29 - Blue
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#221F1C
BS 22-B-29 - Deep Purple
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#36312D
BS 04-B-25 - Saracen
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#0B0E10
BS 00-E-53 - Black
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)




Paint similar to Raisin Black


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Raisin Black . 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


Raisin Black color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Raisin Black to Valspar


#292A2D
Dark Kettle Black (4011-2)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#2E2E30
Noir (4009-2)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#22262B
Tuxedo (8006-8G)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#2F2F2F
Tomcat (8006-12G)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Raisin Black color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Raisin Black to Sherwin Williams


#2F2F30
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#313031
Caviar (SW 6990)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#323132
Black Magic (SW 6991)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#353337
Domino (SW 6989)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Raisin Black color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Raisin Black to Benjamin Moore


#313132
Black (2132-10)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#333334
Jet Black (2120-10)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#353435
Universal Black (2118-10)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#383537
Carbon Copy (2117-10)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Raisin Black color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Raisin Black to Dunn-Edwards


#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 8.25 (91.8% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 9.76 (90.2% similar)
#41434E
MacKintosh Midnight (DET 579)
ΔE - 11.77 (88.2% similar)
#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 11.84 (88.2% similar)


Behr


Raisin Black color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Raisin Black to Behr


#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 9.37 (90.6% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 9.71 (90.3% similar)
#413F3E
Blackout (N510-7)
ΔE - 9.93 (90.1% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 10.09 (89.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Raisin Black color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Raisin Black to PPG Paints


#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 9.42 (90.6% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 10.12 (89.9% similar)
#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 10.64 (89.4% similar)
#49454B
Blackhearth (PPG1003-7)
ΔE - 11.86 (88.1% 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



242124
Raisin Black

212421
Charleston Green*


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 Raisin Black - #242124?

Color that best contrast with Raisin Black - #242124 is #212421, color name is Charleston Green*
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 Raisin Black - #242124?

Complementary or Opposite color for Raisin Black - #242124 is #212421, color name is Charleston Green*.





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