What Color is Carbon
Carbon (#333333) is a cool black color associated with the winter season. Its complementary color is #CCCCCC.
Additional Information
- Color Family: Black
- Temperature: Cool
- Associated Season: Winter
- Complementary Color: #CCCCCC
- Brightness: 51/255
- Saturation: 0%
Color Conversions
Hex
#333333
RGB
51, 51, 51
RGB %
20%, 20%, 20%
HSL
0°, 0%, 20%
HSV
0°, 0%, 20%
CMYK
0%, 0%, 0%, 80%
LAB
21, 0, 0
XYZ
3.15, 3.31, 3.61
CSS Snippets
CSS Hex
color: #333333;
CSS RGB
color: rgb(51, 51, 51);
Background
background-color: #333333;
Border
border: 1px solid #333333;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #33333340;
Linear Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #333333 0%, #ffffff 100%);
Colors That Pair Well With Carbon
Bold Contrast
Pair with Cloud for maximum visual impact. Perfect for call-to-action buttons or attention-grabbing designs.
#333333#cccccc
Clean & Professional
Combine with white and dark gray for a clean, professional look. Ideal for business websites and corporate branding.
#333333#FFFFFF#1F2937
Harmonious Depth
Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.
#5c5c5c#292929
Color Variations
Tints (add white)
Tones (add grey)
What Goes With Carbon?
Explore color palettes containing Carbon and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.
Accessibility
Contrast with Black and White
Contrast with Black
UI Examples
This is an example of body text using the selected color scheme.
Contrast Ratio: 0.00
WCAG Score: 0
AA Large Text
AA Normal Text
AAA Large Text
AAA Normal Text
Contrast with White
UI Examples
This is an example of body text using the selected color scheme.
Contrast Ratio: 0.00
WCAG Score: 0
AA Large Text
AA Normal Text
AAA Large Text
AAA Normal Text
Color Blindness Simulation
Normal
Protanopia
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Carbon?
#333333 — see all color formats above.
What colors go with Carbon?
See our recommended pairings with design context, or explore the color harmonies for more options.
Is Carbon accessible for text?
Check the accessibility section for WCAG contrast ratios against black and white backgrounds.
How do I use Carbon in CSS?
Copy ready-to-use code from the CSS snippets section, or click any format in Color Conversions to copy.