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Rich Black

#10100E

Rich Black is a neutral dark color with the hex code #10100E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 16, 16, 14 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 12%, 94% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rich Black Color Values

HEX
#10100E
RGB
16, 16, 14
HSL
60°, 7%, 6%
CMYK
0, 0, 12, 94

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rich Black sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 7% saturation and 6% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, neutral colors like Rich Black work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Rich Black in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 0%, 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: #10100E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 16, 16, 14;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#10100E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

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

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

RGB for Screens 

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #10100E?
#10100E is Rich Black, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 16, 16, 14. It has a hue of 60°, 7% saturation, and 6% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #10100E?
The RGB color code for #10100E is rgb(16, 16, 14). This means it contains 16 red, 16 green, and 14 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rich Black a warm or cool color?
Rich Black (#10100E) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #10100E in CSS?
You can use #10100E in CSS with: background-color: #10100E; or color: #10100E; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 16, 14). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 12%, 94%.

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