Rich Black
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Rich Black represents mystery, depth, and serious intent. This dark cyan shade brings a moody and cool tone to any project. Use it for backgrounds or tech designs to add weight and trust. Its calm look offers a sense of freedom and wisdom. The hex code for Rich Black is #004040. How will you use this bold, dim color in your next piece?
About Rich Black
Deep water where the lantern light gives out
What does rich black mean?
Very dark teals often bring to mind deep water, evergreen shade, and a quiet, formal mood. Its low lightness makes it feel heavy and enclosed, and its muted saturation keeps it subdued instead of vivid.
Where you see rich black
- deep lake water
- pine forest shade
- dark enamel cookware
- glazed ceramic tile
- chalkboards
- vintage banknote ink
What it works for
It works well as a dark backdrop for light text or as a deep accent in muted palettes.
What colors go with rich black?
Coral #ff7f50Warm coral cuts through the heavy cool base with a strong warm-cool contrast.Mustard #ffdb58Mustard yellow glows against the darkness without feeling loud next to it.Cream #fffdd0Cream lifts the heavy darkness while keeping the palette soft and low-key.Dusty Rose #b56f76Dusty rose adds muted warmth that softens this color's dim, cold depth.Terracotta #e2725bEarthy terracotta warms the cool base and keeps the pairing grounded and natural.
Questions about Rich Black
What is the hex code for Rich Black?
Rich Black is #004040. In RGB that is rgb(0, 64, 64), in HSL hsl(180, 100%, 13%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 0%, 75%.
Is Rich Black readable on white or black?
Rich Black has a 11.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.