1. cyans
2. dark-vibrants
3. Rich Black

Color Rich Black cyan (#004040):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Rich Black cyan (#004040):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
cyans

cyans Family:
dark-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Rich Black / #004040

The HTML HEX code is #004040. The corresponding color name is "Rich Black". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 0%, Green (G): 64%, Blue (B): 64%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 100%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 75%. In the HSL color space, #004040 has a hue of 180°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 13%. The HSV representation is 180° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 25% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 24, a* (green to red) = -18, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 3, Y: 4, Z: 5. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1759, U (chrominance) = 0.0369, and V (chrominance) = -0.1544.

The decimal value of the color is 16448. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #003333. Variations of the colour are #00A8A8 for a 20% lighter version and #000000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #004040, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 12822 Kelvin (12822K).

The approximate wavelength of #004040 is around 500.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Rich Black (Hex: #004040): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Rich Black (#004040) is a deep, lustrous color reminiscent of lush forests. Its hue exudes a sense of serenity, evoking dense evergreen foliage or the calm depths of a secluded lake. The color shares similarities with the dense feathers of majestic raven birds and the velvety petals of rare black tulips. In the realm of minerals, it can be compared to the dark, smooth surface of obsidian or the depth of a mysterious black pearl. Whether it be the stillness of a hidden grove or the enigmatic allure of a night sky, Rich Black embodies the timeless beauty of natures darkest wonders.

Tints and Shades of #004040 HEX color (Rich Black)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #004040, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #BFCFCF
• #80A0A0
• #407070
• #004040
• #003030
• #002020
• #001010
• #000000

Tones of Rich Black (#004040 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #004040, #335a5a is the less saturated color, while #004040 is the most saturated one.

• #335a5a
• #265353
• #1a4d4d
• #0d4646
• #004040
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #004040;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #004040; }

.text {color:#004040;}

.background {background-color:#004040;}

.border {border:1px solid #004040;}