Cod Grey Color
Cod Grey is a black color with hex code #0B0B0B. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with cod grey, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
Cod Grey Color Values
What Does Cod Grey Mean?
Cod Grey belongs to the black family of colors. Black anchors things. Body text is black because contrast peaks there, formalwear is black because nothing says occasion like it, and bright colors look their brightest sitting against black. Used heavily, though, drama tips over into oppression quickly. Being on the dark side, Cod Grey adds weight and depth. It suits text, shadows, and grounding elements more than wide-open backgrounds.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, Cod Grey is classified as a black (nearest centroid: black, #222222). It is also known as Raven.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With Cod Grey
Cod Grey and #0A0A0A are complements, parked opposite each other on the wheel. Together they hit maximum contrast, so a rough 70/30 split keeps the pairing from shouting.
Analogous neighbors — #0A0A0A and #0A0A0A, which sit beside cod grey on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair cod grey with triadic partners #0A0A0A and #0A0A0A. All three sit evenly spaced around the wheel, so the scheme stays lively without clashing.
Build and test these combinations in our Color Wheel Tool or check text readability with the Contrast Checker.
Tints and Shades
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Similar Colors
- Woodsmoke —
#0C0D0F(Delta E 1) - Almost Black —
#070D0D(Delta E 2) - Marshland —
#0B0F08(Delta E 4) - Maire —
#130A06(Delta E 4) - Bunker —
#0D1117(Delta E 5)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #0B0B0B; }
.background { background-color: #0B0B0B; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0B0B0B; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0B0B0B40; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for cod grey?
Cod Grey has the hex code #0B0B0B. In RGB notation it is rgb(11, 11, 11), in HSL it is hsl(0, 0%, 4%), and its OKLCH value is 0.15, 0, 89.9.
What does the color cod grey mean?
Black-family colors like cod grey carry distinct psychological associations. Cod Grey belongs to the black family of colors. Black anchors things. Body text is black because contrast peaks there, formalwear is black because nothing says occasion like it, and bright colors look their brightest sitting against black. Used heavily, though, drama tips over into oppression quickly. Being on the dark side, Cod Grey adds weight and depth. It suits text, shadows, and grounding elements more than wide-open backgrounds.
What colors go with cod grey?
Cod Grey has three easy routes: its complement #0A0A0A for punch, its neighbors #0A0A0A and #0A0A0A for something calmer, or triadic partners #0A0A0A and #0A0A0A when you want energy.
Is cod grey a standard web color?
No — Cod Grey is not a CSS keyword. Use its hex value #0B0B0B or any RGB/HSL equivalent in your stylesheets.
How do I make cod grey lighter or darker?
To lighten cod grey, add white to create tints; to darken it, add black to create shades. The tints and shades table above shows five computed steps of each, from #D6D6D6 (lightest tint) to #030303 (darkest shade).
About Cod Grey
Cod Grey is classified as a Black in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Black hue family. It has alternative names including Raven. The color is recognized by Resene, meodai.
Use our Color Converter to convert #0B0B0B to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.