Rich Black Color – #004040: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Not actually black, but a very deep teal that reads black in low light. Rich black color (#004040) is a printing term as much as a color, referring to any deep dark that isn’t pure #000000. Adds depth without the flatness of true black.

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#004040
Rich Black Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Rich Black:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #004040 |
| RGB | rgb(0,64,64) |
| HSL | hsl(180,100%,12.5%) |
| CMYK | 100, 0, 0, 75 |
| HSV | 180, 100, 25 |
| RGB % | 0, 25, 25 |
| XYZ | 2.8, 4, 5.5 |
| LAB | 23.8, -17.9, -5.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 11.62 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 1.81 (fails WCAG AA) |
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