Beverages
Nespresso Color Codes
Nespresso works in black, hex #000000, with a warm brown accent. The Nespresso color codes in Hex, RGB and CMYK can be found below. Nestle engineer Eric Favre developed the sealed-capsule system after watching a Roman barista pull dense crema in 1975; Nespresso launched as a separate business in 1986. Its rival among coffee brands is Lavazza.
Primary colors
What are Nespresso Primary Colors?
Nespresso's primary color is #000000. Every value on this page is derived from it.
Nespresso publishes no open hex sheet; these are measured from the current mark.
Nespresso Black
| Hex | #000000 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 0, 0, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 0%) |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 0%, 100%converted · approximate |
| Pantone | PMS 419 Cnearest match · not published by the brand |
Nespresso Hex Color Codes
Nespresso hex color codes are #000000 for black.
| Color | Hex |
|---|---|
| Black | #000000 |
Nespresso RGB Color Codes
Nespresso RGB color codes are 0, 0, 0 for black. Reach for RGB when a tool wants channel numbers or a CSS alpha value.
| Color | RGB |
|---|---|
| Black | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
Nespresso HSL Color Codes
Nespresso HSL color codes are 0, 0%, 0% for black. Change the third value for a lighter or darker version without moving the hue.
| Color | HSL |
|---|---|
| Black | hsl(0, 0%, 0%) |
Nespresso CMYK Color Code
Nespresso CMYK color codes are conversions from the hex, because the brand publishes none. Check a printed proof before a full run.
| Color | CMYK |
|---|---|
| Black | 0%, 0%, 0%, 100% |
Nespresso Pantone Color Codes
Nespresso Pantone color codes are nearest matches by color distance, not brand specs. The table shows the closest swatch for every color.
| Color | Nearest Pantone |
|---|---|
| Black | PMS 419 C |
Logo
Nespresso Logo Colors
Nespresso logo colors are black and white, with brown on packaging.
Nespresso Logo Colors Palette
What the Nespresso Logo Colors Mean?
The Nespresso logo colors are built to look expensive. A thin black serif wordmark, lots of white space and a restrained brown on the capsule sleeves all say boutique rather than supermarket, which matches a machine-and-pod system sold like a luxury good. There is no bright brand color at all.
Nespresso Logo Color History
Nespresso logo color history is stable. The black serif wordmark has run since the 1980s with only small adjustments, and the brand has resisted adding a signature color.
Nespresso Logo Fonts
Nespresso logo fonts are a custom serif, not for sale. A high-contrast serif such as a Didot cut is the closest match.
Nespresso Logo JPG
Nespresso logo in JPG. No transparency, so it is flattened onto white. Safe for documents and slide decks.
Nespresso Logo PNG
Nespresso logo in PNG, with a transparent background. Use it over a colored surface.
Nespresso Logo WebP
Nespresso logo in WebP. Same transparency as the PNG at about a third of the file size.
Nespresso Color Code Shades
Nespresso color code shades step evenly from the primary toward black, for hover states, borders and shadows.
These are interface steps, not Nespresso paint or trim names.
In code
Using the Nespresso palette
CSS custom properties
:root {
--nespresso-black: #000000;
}Contrast against white
| Black | 21.00:1AA ✓ |
|---|
Brand colors are chosen for recognition, not for legibility. A failing value here is normal. It means use it as a fill, not as text.