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Counter-Strike Color Codes
Counter-Strike works in black, hex #000000, on white. The Counter-Strike color codes in Hex, RGB and CMYK can be found below. It started in 1999 as a Half-Life mod by two developers Valve then hired, and has run through 1.6, Source, Global Offensive and, since 2023, Counter-Strike 2; it is the reference point for the competitive tactical shooter. Its nearest peer on this site is Valorant.
Primary colors
What are Counter-Strike Primary Colors?
Counter-Strike's primary color is #000000. Every value on this page is derived from it.
Counter-Strike runs a near-monochrome identity; the values shown are black and white.
Counter-Strike Primary
| 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 |
Counter-Strike Hex Color Codes
Counter-Strike hex color codes are #000000 for primary.
| Color | Hex |
|---|---|
| Primary | #000000 |
Counter-Strike RGB Color Codes
Counter-Strike RGB color codes are 0, 0, 0 for primary. Reach for RGB when a tool wants channel numbers or a CSS alpha value.
| Color | RGB |
|---|---|
| Primary | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
Counter-Strike HSL Color Codes
Counter-Strike HSL color codes are 0, 0%, 0% for primary. Change the third value for a lighter or darker version without moving the hue.
| Color | HSL |
|---|---|
| Primary | hsl(0, 0%, 0%) |
Counter-Strike CMYK Color Code
Counter-Strike CMYK color codes are conversions from the hex, because the brand publishes none. Check a printed proof before a full run.
| Color | CMYK |
|---|---|
| Primary | 0%, 0%, 0%, 100% |
Counter-Strike Pantone Color Codes
Counter-Strike Pantone color codes are nearest matches by color distance, not brand specs. The table shows the closest swatch for every color.
| Color | Nearest Pantone |
|---|---|
| Primary | PMS 419 C |
Logo
Counter-Strike Logo Colors
Counter-Strike logo colors are black on white, a plain heavy wordmark.
Counter-Strike Logo Colors Palette
What the Counter-Strike Logo Colors Mean?
The Counter-Strike identity is deliberately plain, a black wordmark with no mascot, because the game's whole appeal is a stripped-back, readable competitive space. Counter-Strike 2 leans on a muted gold accent in places, but the logo itself stays monochrome so it reads clean on a scoreboard and a broadcast.
Counter-Strike Logo Color History
Counter-Strike logo color history has been near-monochrome across every version, with each release adjusting the weight and the spacing rather than the color.
Counter-Strike Logo Fonts
Counter-Strike logo fonts are a custom heavy sans, wide and squared. A face like Stratum or a squared grotesque is the nearest match.
Counter-Strike Logo JPG
Counter-Strike logo in JPG. No transparency, so it is flattened onto white. Safe for documents and slide decks.
Counter-Strike Logo PNG
Counter-Strike logo in PNG, with a transparent background. Use it over a colored surface.
Counter-Strike Logo WebP
Counter-Strike logo in WebP. Same transparency as the PNG at about a third of the file size.
Counter-Strike Color Code Shades
Counter-Strike color code shades step evenly from the primary toward black, for hover states, borders and shadows.
These are interface steps, not Counter-Strike paint or trim names.
In code
Using the Counter-Strike palette
CSS custom properties
:root {
--counter-strike-primary: #000000;
}Contrast against white
| Primary | 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.