Sculk

Since 1.19

Colour

Value
Very dark (L* 11)
Hue
Neutral
Texture
Textured

Shapes of this material

Block
No stairsUse blackstone stairs (ΔE 11.3)
No slabUse blackstone slab (ΔE 11.3)
No wallUse blackstone wall (ΔE 11.3)

Goes well with

One step lighter

The next band up in a gradient: same hue, no hard line.

Polished blackstone bricks9 lighterCracked deepslate tiles12 lighter
Frame

A log or polished stone that contrasts in value, one block in front of the fill.

Acacia log31 lighterPale oak log24 lighterPolished tuff33 lighter
Accent

A colour for about a tenth of the build, at the focal point.

Red nether bricks3 lighterMangrove planks21 lighterJungle log20 lighter

Closest colours

Black concrete powderΔE 6.7Black shulker boxΔE 7.3Black woolΔE 7.6Black stained glassΔE 8.3Coal blockΔE 9.8Black concreteΔE 10.3BlackstoneΔE 11.3Tinted glassΔE 11.8

Before you place

  • Animated texture: draws the eye, use as an accent