Approximate screen color · source authority unverified
Treat this hex as approximate until it is checked against a physical sample.
Spectrum
Carbon Black
PA12 CF15 · PA-CF
Color values and print settings
- Hex
- #1C1C1F
- RGB
- 28, 28, 31
- HSL
- 240°, 5%, 12%
- CIELAB
- 10.38, 0.79, -2.06
- Diameter
- 1.75 mm
Printing this material
- Abrasive — Contains fibre, mineral or metal filler that wears brass nozzles quickly. A hardened or ruby nozzle lasts; a stock brass one may not survive a spool.
- Enclosure recommended — Shrinks enough while cooling that draughts cause warping and split layers. An enclosure, or simply a still room, makes the difference.
- Keep dry — Absorbs moisture from the air, which prints as stringing, popping and weak layers. Filament that has sat out usually needs drying before use.
True of PA-CF generally. Follow Spectrum’s own guidance for this spool.
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