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Rich Black

#33000D

Rich Black is a warm dark color with the hex code #33000D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 51, 0, 13 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 75%, 80% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rich Black Color Values

HEX
#33000D
RGB
51, 0, 13
HSL
345°, 100%, 10%
CMYK
0, 100, 75, 80

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rich Black sits at 345° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% 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%, 100%, 75%, 80% 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: #33000D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 51, 0, 13;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#33000D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 75%
K: 80%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(51, 0, 13)
rgba(51, 0, 13, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 345° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #33000D?
#33000D is Rich Black, a warm dark color with RGB values of 51, 0, 13. It has a hue of 345°, 100% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #33000D?
The RGB color code for #33000D is rgb(51, 0, 13). This means it contains 51 red, 0 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rich Black a warm or cool color?
Rich Black (#33000D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #33000D in CSS?
You can use #33000D in CSS with: background-color: #33000D; or color: #33000D; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 0, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 75%, 80%.

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