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Rich Black

#100F0E

Rich Black is a warm dark color with the hex code #100F0E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 16, 15, 14 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 6%, 12%, 94% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rich Black Color Values

HEX
#100F0E
RGB
16, 15, 14
HSL
30°, 7%, 6%
CMYK
0, 6, 12, 94

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rich Black sits at 30° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 7% saturation and 6% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, warm colors like Rich Black work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Rich Black in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 6%, 12%, 94% ensures accurate color reproduction. The high black component suggests this color will print deep and rich, though screen appearance may vary from print output.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Rich Black

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #100F0E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 16, 15, 14;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#100F0E',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 6%
Y: 12%
K: 94%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(16, 15, 14)
rgba(16, 15, 14, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #100F0E?
#100F0E is Rich Black, a warm dark color with RGB values of 16, 15, 14. It has a hue of 30°, 7% saturation, and 6% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #100F0E?
The RGB color code for #100F0E is rgb(16, 15, 14). This means it contains 16 red, 15 green, and 14 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rich Black a warm or cool color?
Rich Black (#100F0E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #100F0E in CSS?
You can use #100F0E in CSS with: background-color: #100F0E; or color: #100F0E; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 15, 14). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 6%, 12%, 94%.

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