#000C0A Hex Color
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Almost black with a faint green undertone, #000c0a reads as depth rather than color. It works best as a dominant base for dark mode, luxury branding, and moody editorial layouts, where it feels softer than pure black. White text reaches about 19.9:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable. Pair it with muted brass or dusty sage.
Questions about #000c0a
What is #000c0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000c0a is rgb(0, 12, 10), in HSL hsl(170, 100%, 2%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 17%, 95%.
What colors pair well with #000c0a?
Muted brass, warm taupe, and dusty sage all read well against #000c0a, since their softness balances its depth. Skip saturated primaries, which can look harsh on such a dark base.
Is #000c0a readable on white or black?
#000c0a has a 19.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.