Rich Black Color – #004040: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Rich Black color hex code is #004040, and it is composed of 0% red, 25% green and 25% blue.
Rich Black is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 11.62:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Rich Black color (#004040) against light backgrounds.

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Rich Black Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Rich Black, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| 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 | 23.7, -16.6, -5.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 11.62 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.81 (fails WCAG AA) |
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