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What color is Rich Black?

Rich Black color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Rich Black is #010B13, and the RGB color code is RGB(1, 11, 19).

In the RGB color model, Rich Black has a red value of 1, a green value of 11, and a blue value of 19. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 94.7% cyan, 42.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 92.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 90.0 % saturation, and 3.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Rich Black has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 94.7 % saturation and 7.5 % brightness/value.



Rich Black is cool or warm?

The color Rich Black is a cool color.



What is the LRV of Rich Black? (For interior and product design)

Rich Black has an LRV of nearly 0. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Rich Black

Light Color


Compare LRV 0 of Rich Black with dark and light Color





Is Rich Black Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Rich Black meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Rich Black color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(1, 11, 19)
Red
1 (0.4%)
Green
11 (4.3%)
Blue
19 (7.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
94.74%
Magenta
42.11%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
92.55%

HSL

HSL(206.67deg, 90.0 %, 3.9 %)

Hue
206.67°
Saturation
90.00 %.
Lightness
3.92 %.

RYB

RYB(226, 235, 248)
Red
226 (88.6%)
Yellow
235 (92.2%)
Blue
248 (97.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
206.67°
Saturation
94.74 %.
Brightness / Value
7.45 %.

HWB

H: 206.67°

W: 0.39 %

B: 92.55 %

XYZ

X : 0.25

Y : 0.29

Z : 0.66

YXY

Y1 : 0.29

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 99.61%

M : 95.69%

Y : 92.55%


LRV

~ 0.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.7B 0.3/1

CIE-Lab

L : 2.64

A : -1.17

B : -4.87

CIE-Lch

L : 2.64

C : 5.01

H : 256.49

CIE-Luv

L : 2.64

U : -1.61

V : -2.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 5.41

A : -1.23

B : -3.44






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Rich Black


Here are the colors similar to Rich Black . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#000000
Black
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#16161D
Eigengrau
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#1B1B1B
Eerie Black
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


Rich Black color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Rich Black to British Standard 4800


#0F1619
BS 18-C-40 - Black
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#0B0E10
BS 00-E-53 - Black
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#000000
BS 08-A-14 - Black
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#191A1C
BS 18-B-29 - Blue
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


Pantone PMS


Rich Black color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Rich Black to Pantone PMS


#101820
PANTONE Black 6 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#19191A
PANTONE Neutral Black C
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#131E29
PANTONE 7547 C
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#081F2C
PANTONE 5395 C
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Rich Black color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Rich Black to RAL Classic


#0E0E10
RAL 9005 - Jet Black
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#191E28
RAL 5004 - Black Blue
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#1A1718
RAL 8022 - Black Brown
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


RAL Design


Rich Black color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Rich Black to RAL Design


#212122
RAL 000 15 00 - Ink Black
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#05141F
Kia Midnight Black
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)




Paint similar to Rich Black


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Rich Black . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


Rich Black color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Rich Black to Valspar


#22262B
Tuxedo (8006-8G)
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)
#292A2D
Dark Kettle Black (4011-2)
ΔE - 9.55 (90.4% similar)
#252D31
Tempest's Teapot (M250)
ΔE - 9.75 (90.2% similar)
#292F35
Deep Space Echo (T691)
ΔE - 10.37 (89.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Rich Black color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Rich Black to Sherwin Williams


#2F2F30
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
ΔE - 11.43 (88.6% similar)
#313031
Caviar (SW 6990)
ΔE - 12.00 (88.0% similar)
#323132
Black Magic (SW 6991)
ΔE - 12.29 (87.7% similar)
#2B3441
Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)
ΔE - 12.55 (87.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Rich Black color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Rich Black to Benjamin Moore


#313132
Black (2132-10)
ΔE - 12.03 (88.0% similar)
#313435
Black Satin (2131-10)
ΔE - 12.47 (87.5% similar)
#323436
Midnight Dream (2129-10)
ΔE - 12.48 (87.5% similar)
#333334
Jet Black (2120-10)
ΔE - 12.62 (87.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Rich Black color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Rich Black to Dunn-Edwards


#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 15.07 (84.9% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 16.09 (83.9% similar)
#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 16.12 (83.9% similar)
#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 16.69 (83.3% similar)


Behr


Rich Black color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Rich Black to Behr


#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 15.47 (84.5% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 15.94 (84.1% similar)
#3F4041
Totally Black (HDC-MD-04)
ΔE - 16.47 (83.5% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 16.54 (83.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Rich Black color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Rich Black to PPG Paints


#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 15.62 (84.4% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 16.91 (83.1% similar)
#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 16.94 (83.1% similar)
#3D4645
Dark As Night (PPG14-05)
ΔE - 18.18 (81.8% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Rich Black - #010B13 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



010B13
Rich Black

130901
Smoky Black*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Rich Black - #010B13?

Color that best contrast with Rich Black - #010B13 is #130901, color name is Smoky Black*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Rich Black - #010B13?

Complementary or Opposite color for Rich Black - #010B13 is #130901, color name is Smoky Black*.





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