COLOR
#080404
≈ Liquorice
Values · copy any
On white
Aa
20.40:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
1.17:1
Fails AA
Best text on this color
Aa#FFFFFF(20.40:1)
Adjust & explore
drag the picker or wheel — values & harmonies update livePicker · drag to explore
Harmonies · live
Colour-blindness preview
Normal vision#080404
Protanopia#050404
Deuteranopia#050504
Tritanopia#090404
Tints & shades
Color harmonies
Open in scheme generator →Colors that go with Liquorice
Liquorice is an easy neutral to build around — combine it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point, plus a tint or shade of itself for depth.
Closest named, CSS & systems
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Liquorice — meaning & where to use it
Liquorice is a deep, shadowy neutral — calm, versatile and understated. It works well for backgrounds, typography and minimalist, editorial layouts where colour should recede. Pair it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point.
Share image
Download image1200×1500 — sized for Pinterest, Instagram & social sharing. Free to download and use.