Indigoblack

Indigoblack is a descriptive term used in fashion, design, and color naming to refer to a very dark shade that combines black with faint indigo undertones. It is not a standardized color in major color systems such as Pantone, RGB, or CMYK, and definitions vary among manufacturers and designers.

In practice, indigoblack reads as a deep, cool black; the blue or purple hint becomes more noticeable in bright light or when compared to true black. Under low light, it may appear almost pure black. The perception of the color can shift with lighting, material, and finishing.

Applications for indigoblack are diverse. It is commonly used in textiles (denim washes, leather finishes, and outerwear), apparel, automotive paints, and interior finishes to convey depth and a sense of sophistication. In branding and product design, indigoblack is often chosen to evoke luxury, modernity, or a restrained aesthetic.

Digital representation of indigoblack varies because there is no single universal value. Designers may specify custom hex or RGB values to capture the exact hue for a given project, and CSS does not define indigoblack as a standard named color. Practical approximations are used across media, with the hue typically positioned between deep blue and charcoal.

See also: Indigo, Black, Blue-black, Midnight blue, Ebony.