Rich Black (FOGRA29)
HEX: #010B13 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#010B13
1, 11, 19
206°, 94% ,7%
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
Color Palettes
Rich Black (FOGRA29) #010B13 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Rich Black (FOGRA29) #010B13 pairs with #130901 as its complementary color, and #13010B and #0B1301 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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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);
}