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Rich Black

#2C071F

Rich Black is a warm dark color with the hex code #2C071F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 44, 7, 31 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 84%, 30%, 83% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rich Black Color Values

HEX
#2C071F
RGB
44, 7, 31
HSL
321°, 73%, 10%
CMYK
0, 84, 30, 83

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rich Black sits at 321° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 73% saturation and 10% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

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%, 84%, 30%, 83% 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: #2C071F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 44, 7, 31;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#2C071F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 84%
Y: 30%
K: 83%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(44, 7, 31)
rgba(44, 7, 31, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 321° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C071F?
#2C071F is Rich Black, a warm dark color with RGB values of 44, 7, 31. It has a hue of 321°, 73% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2C071F?
The RGB color code for #2C071F is rgb(44, 7, 31). This means it contains 44 red, 7 green, and 31 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rich Black a warm or cool color?
Rich Black (#2C071F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2C071F in CSS?
You can use #2C071F in CSS with: background-color: #2C071F; or color: #2C071F; or as an RGB value: rgb(44, 7, 31). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 84%, 30%, 83%.

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