Pantone Black 7 C
Soft black
- One of 17 colors in Pantone Black Colors.
- White text works best (11.44:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 7022 Umbra Grey — close (ΔE 3.3).
Color values
HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.
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Similar Pantone colors
Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
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Tints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
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Color schemes
Pantone Black 7 C is a near-neutral color, so hue-based schemes do not apply. Neutrals pair with any color family; try it with an accent from blue, red or yellow.
Closest RAL and NCS colors
#332F2CΔE 3.3 · close#3E3B32ΔE 3.3 · close#363330NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 2.1 · very closeCompare more options in the Pantone to RAL and Pantone to NCS converters.
How it looks with color blindness
This color looks nearly the same to people with the three common types of color blindness. Simulation uses the Machado et al. (2009) model.
About Pantone Black 7 C
Black 7 C is a soft, warm charcoal black, the lightest of the Black 2–7 C references on screen.
RAL 7022 Umbra Grey is a close paint match (ΔE 3.3). Because it is less dense than Black C, it can suit large areas where a solid black would feel heavy.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-black-7-c: #3D3935;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-black-7-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-black-7-c: #3D3935;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-black-7-c': '#3D3935',
<div class="bg-[#3D3935]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Black 7 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #3D3935, which is RGB 61, 57, 53.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Black 7 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 7, Y 13, K 76. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Black 7 C?
RAL 7022 Umbra Grey is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 3.3, close).
What does the “C” in the name mean?
“C” stands for coated: the reference shows how the ink looks on coated (glossy) paper. The same ink usually looks darker and duller on uncoated paper.
Should I use white or black text on Pantone Black 7 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 11.44:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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