tvOS Label

UIColor.label
tvOS Typography & Content Label
Adaptive System Token•tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV

Complete technical specification and developer reference for Label in Apple's tvOS design system. In light appearance, it resolves to HEX #000000; in dark appearance, it dynamically adapts to HEX #000000. Features wide-gamut Display P3 values, UIKit bridge (UIColor.label), AppKit bridge (NSColor.label), WCAG contrast audit, and Xcode drop-in initializers.

Light Mode#000000
Dark Mode#000000
Label Color Preview

tvOS label color from the trusted Xcode export.

ColorUIColor.label
Copy:
Dynamic Asset
tvOS Typography & Content Label
tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV
Initializers & Color Spaces
Color(r:g:b:)Color(red: 0.000, green: 0.000, blue: 0.000)
Color(r:g:b:op:)Color(red: 0.000, green: 0.000, blue: 0.000, opacity: 1.00)
Color(hue:sat:bri:)HSBColor(hue: 0.000, saturation: 0.000, brightness: 0.000, opacity: 1.00)
Color(.displayP3)Wide GamutColor(.displayP3, red: 0.000, green: 0.000, blue: 0.000, opacity: 1.00)
Color(.sRGB)Color(.sRGB, red: 0.000, green: 0.000, blue: 0.000, opacity: 1.00)
Color(hex:)ExtensionColor(hex: "#000000")
#colorLiteralXcode#colorLiteral(red: 0.000, green: 0.000, blue: 0.000, alpha: 1.00)
Color(uiColor:)iOSColor(uiColor: UIColor(red: 0.000, green: 0.000, blue: 0.000, alpha: 1.00))
Active HEX: #000000P3 R: 0.000 G: 0.000 B: 0.000

Technical Color Specifications

Exact resolved HEX codes, sRGB 8-bit components, HSL, and normalized Swift floating-point decimals for Light and Dark modes.

Color Metric / SpaceLight AppearanceDark AppearanceSwift Code Literal
HEX Code#000000#000000Color(hex: "#000000")
sRGB (0–255)rgb(0, 0, 0)rgb(0, 0, 0)(r: 0.000, g: 0.000, b: 0.000)
Display P3 (Wide Gamut)P3 (0.000, 0.000, 0.000)P3 (0.000, 0.000, 0.000)Color(.displayP3, ...)
HSL / HSBhsl(0, 0%, 0%)hsl(0, 0%, 0%)Color(hue:sat:bri:)
Platform BridgeUIKit: UIColor.labelAppKit: NSColor.labelColor(uiColor:) / Color(nsColor:)

Light Appearance

Light Theme
HEX Code
#000000
RGB (0–255)
rgb(0, 0, 0)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 0%)
Normalized Swift Literal:
(r: 0.000, g: 0.000, b: 0.000)

Dark Appearance

Dark Theme
HEX Code
#000000
RGB (0–255)
rgb(0, 0, 0)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 0%)
Normalized Swift Literal:
(r: 0.000, g: 0.000, b: 0.000)

Drop-In Developer Snippets

Ready-to-paste code blocks for Xcode asset catalogs and Swift files.

Xcode Location: Save as Contents.json inside Assets.xcassets/Label.colorset/
Includes Light + Dark Modes
Contents.json
{
  "colors": [
    {
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.000",
          "green": "0.000",
          "blue": "0.000",
          "alpha": "1.000"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    },
    {
      "appearances": [
        {
          "appearance": "luminosity",
          "value": "dark"
        }
      ],
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.000",
          "green": "0.000",
          "blue": "0.000",
          "alpha": "1.000"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    }
  ],
  "info": {
    "author": "xcode",
    "version": 1
  }
}

Live UI Component Sandbox

Preview Color.label inside standard Apple interface components.

Interactive Controls
Active TagBadge 99+
Toggle Tint
Container & Typography Styling

●SwiftUI Notification

Just now

Demonstrates how Apple designers pair system background tints with dynamic Label accents.

Dynamic Headline in Label

.foregroundStyle(UIColor.label)

Platform Implementation Snippets

Ready-to-use Swift code for SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit applications.

UIKit (Swift)
// UIKit (iOS, tvOS, watchOS)
let view = UIView()
view.backgroundColor = UIColor.label

// Label Tinting
let label = UILabel()
label.textColor = UIColor.label

// Bridging UIKit into SwiftUI
let swiftUIColor = Color(uiColor: .label)

WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Contrast Audit

Contrast calculations of Label against pure white and iOS OLED dark surfaces.

Light Mode (#000000)on White (#FFF)
Contrast Ratio:21.00:1
Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Pass (AA)
Dark Mode (#000000)on Dark (#1C1C1E)
Contrast Ratio:1.23:1
Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Fail

Recommended HIG Use Cases

  • On-screen movie titles and metadata
  • List captions and focus item labels
  • Poster card text descriptions

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

  • Full card background fills

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use UIColor.label in tvOS apps?

In tvOS UIKit applications, assign UIColor.label directly to views and focusable controls. In SwiftUI on tvOS, use Color(uiColor: .label).

What is the HEX code for tvOS Label in light and dark mode?

In light appearance, Label resolves to #000000. In dark appearance, it resolves to #000000.

How does tvOS color rendering differ for the 10-foot experience?

tvOS colors are calibrated for high-contrast living room television viewing, ensuring clarity across distant screens and HDR displays.

Does tvOS Label adapt to system appearance changes?

Yes, Apple TV system colors automatically adjust to light or dark appearance settings in tvOS.