Jet Black Set Color Palette
#2A2A2A · #1A1A1A · #0E0E0E · #040404
Use #2A2A2A as the background. Use #1A1A1A as the primary accent. Use #0E0E0E as secondary. Use #040404 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Jet Black Set — mono, night, moody, royal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Jet Black Set color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 2.3% | 42, 42, 42 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 84% | 0°, 0%, 16% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 1.0% | 26, 26, 26 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 90% | 0°, 0%, 10% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 0.4% | 14, 14, 14 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 95% | 0°, 0%, 5% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.1% | 4, 4, 4 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 98% | 0°, 0%, 2% |
Jet Black Set Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Jet Black Set palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Jet Black Set Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #040404 on #2A2A2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A2A2A on #040404 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E0E0E on #2A2A2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A2A2A on #0E0E0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A1A1A on #2A2A2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A2A2A on #1A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #040404 on #1A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A1A1A on #040404 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E0E0E on #1A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A1A1A on #0E0E0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #040404 on #0E0E0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.06:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E0E0E on #040404 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.06:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Jet Black Set palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Jet Black Set
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #1A1A1A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #1A1A1A — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Jet Black Set Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #1A1A1A for small UI elements on #2A2A2A — at 1.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #040404 on #2A2A2A — 1.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #0E0E0E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #1A1A1A.
How to Implement the Jet Black Set Color Scheme
To use this Jet Black Set color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #2A2A2A for the main background and #1A1A1A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #040404 and #2A2A2A is 1.43:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Jet Black Set Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Jet Black Set color palette?
The Jet Black Set palette contains #2A2A2A, #1A1A1A, #0E0E0E, #040404. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Jet Black Set color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #040404 on #2A2A2A reaches 1.4:1 (Fail). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Jet Black Set palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #595959, #1C1A17, #EEECEC extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Jet Black Set palette create?
Jet Black Set reads as mono, night, moody. Neutral gray drives the personality, grounded by neutral gray — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Jet Black Set color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Jet Black Set palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Jet Black Set palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Jet Black Set's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.