Grey & Neutral
墨色
Sumi-iro
Ink Black
The soft, warm black of sumi ink used in calligraphy and ink painting.
Color codes
HEX
#1C1C1C
COPIEDRGB
rgb(28, 28, 28)
COPIEDHSL
hsl(0, 0%, 11%)
COPIEDCMYK
cmyk(0, 0, 0, 89)
COPIEDOrigin
Sumi is made by burning pine resin or oil and binding the soot with animal-hide glue. The resulting black has subtle warmth and depth that no printed black can quite match, which is why calligraphers still grind their own ink.
Where you'll see it
Calligraphy, ink painting, high-contrast type, sophisticated brand identity.
Contrast & accessibility
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Harmony palette
Computed from the color wheel — base, analogous (±30°), complementary, and triad. Click any swatch to copy.
Tip: analogous colors read as calm; complementary and triad add contrast for calls-to-action.