Rich Black

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Botanical Night

  #12403C

• Tropical Forest

  #024A43

• Emerald Forest

  #224347

• Sunken Harbour

  #1C3D44

• Elite Teal

  #133337

• Royal Neptune

  #1C3B42

• Mysterious Waters

  #27454A

• Cape Verde

  #01554F

About Rich Black

Rich Black sits at oklch(0.336 0.057 194.8) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #004040 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Rich Black?

#004040 — also oklch(0.336 0.057 194.8) and Lab 23.63 -18.82 -5.56.

Can I use Rich Black for text on white?

On white: 11.62:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 96. On dark ink: 1.54:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.