Rich Black (FOGRA29)

HEX: #010B13 | Modern Palette

On White
19.84:1
PASS
On Black
1.06:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#010B13
RGB
1, 11, 19
HSL
206°, 94% ,7%
CMYK
94.74, 42.11, 0, 92.55

About Rich Black (FOGRA29)

Rich Black (FOGRA29) (#010B13) is a color with RGB(1, 11, 19) and HSL(206.67°, 94.74%, 7.45%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Luxury moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #130901, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #13010B and #0B1301. The name comes from Rich Black (FOGRA29) (English).

  • HEX: #010B13
  • RGB: 1, 11, 19
  • HSL: 206.67°, 94.74%, 7.45%
  • Mood: Bold, Luxury
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #130901
  • Triadic colors: #13010B, #0B1301
  • The name comes from Rich Black (FOGRA29) (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #010B13 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Luxury
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #080813
Protanopia #0A0A13
Tritanopia #000C0C
Achromatopsia #0A0A0A

Frequently Asked Questions

Rich Black (FOGRA29) (#010B13) is a color with RGB(1, 11, 19) and HSL(206.67°, 94.74%, 7.45%).

#010B13 pairs strongly with #130901 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#010B13 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Cool styles.

#010B13 is commonly associated with Bold, Luxury.

The name Rich Black (FOGRA29) is linked to Rich Black (FOGRA29) from English, meaning A specific shade of black ink, designed to appear darker and richer than a single-component black ink, often used in printing. FOGRA29 refers to a specific color standard or profile..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Rich Black (FOGRA29)
Meaning A specific shade of black ink, designed to appear darker and richer than a single-component black ink, often used in printing. FOGRA29 refers to a specific color standard or profile.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century - Early 21st Century

History

Traditional black ink (K in CMYK) is often not a deep, saturated black when printed alone. To achieve a richer, deeper black, printers and designers started adding small percentages of cyan, magenta, and/or yellow to the black ink. This practice became known as 'rich black.' FOGRA (Forschungsgesellschaft für Medientechnik e.V.) is a German research institute for media technologies that develops and standardizes color profiles and printing conditions. FOGRA29 is one such standard, specifically defining a set of printing conditions and color characteristics, often associated with uncoated paper or specific printing processes. The 'Rich Black (FOGRA29)' designation indicates a rich black formulation that adheres to or is optimized for the FOGRA29 printing standard, ensuring a consistent and expected appearance under those conditions. The hex code #010b13 is a very dark, slightly bluish-black, consistent with a rich black formulation.

First Recorded Use

The concept of 'rich black' emerged with advancements in printing technology, particularly with the widespread adoption of CMYK printing. Specific FOGRA standards, including FOGRA29, were developed and standardized in the late 20th and early 21st centuries to ensure consistent color reproduction.

Cultural Associations

In graphic design and print production, the choice of rich black is a critical decision. Different rich black formulations exist (e.g., cool rich black, warm rich black, designer rich black), each with a slightly different hue depending on the CMY components. 'Rich Black (FOGRA29)' specifically points to a technical standard, indicating a professional and precise approach to color management, particularly in European printing contexts where FOGRA standards are widely adopted. It signifies an understanding of the nuances required to achieve optimal print quality and color accuracy.

Similar Named Colors
Rich Black (FOGRA39) #010203 ΔE 4.32
Onyx #0F0F0F ΔE 4.74
Others #-0 ΔE 4.88
Black #000000 ΔE 4.88

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #010B13;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #010B13;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #010B13;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #010B13,
        #251101
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #010B13,
        #251101
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$rich-black-(fogra29): #010B13;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$rich-black-(fogra29)-r: 1;
$rich-black-(fogra29)-g: 11;
$rich-black-(fogra29)-b: 19;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $rich-black-(fogra29);
    color: rgba($rich-black-(fogra29)-r, $rich-black-(fogra29)-g, $rich-black-(fogra29)-b, 0.8);
}