Raisin Black
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Raisin Black is a sophisticated, near-black neutral with subtle dusty undertones. Unlike pure black, #242124 feels less harsh, making it an excellent choice for dark mode UI backgrounds or as a grounding base for minimalist design. It offers exceptional contrast for white typography, ensuring clear readability for long-form text. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to prevent the palette from feeling too severe.
Questions about Raisin Black
What is the hex code for Raisin Black?
Raisin Black is #242124. In RGB that is rgb(36, 33, 36), in HSL hsl(300, 4%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 0%, 86%.
How does #242124 perform compared to pure black in UI design?
Using Raisin Black reduces eye strain on digital screens because it lacks the visual severity of absolute black. It maintains strong contrast against white text while feeling more approachable, making it a professional choice for backgrounds and typography in modern applications.
What colors pair best with Raisin Black?
This near-black neutral balances well with muted metallics like muted gold or warm neutrals like cream. These pairings prevent the palette from becoming too severe, adding a layer of sophisticated depth that flat black often struggles to achieve in branding.
Is Raisin Black readable on white or black?
Raisin Black has a 15.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.