#020000 Hex Color
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#020000 is a somber, sooty black with a distinct dusty quality. This hex code provides a sophisticated, moody foundation suitable for luxury branding and editorial typography. Because it offers a 20.9:1 contrast ratio against white, designers often select it for clean, accessible interfaces. Use it as a dominant background to ground high-contrast layouts that require a softer, less mechanical feel than standard, full-strength black.
Questions about #020000
What is #020000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #020000 is rgb(2, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 0%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 99%.
How does #020000 compare to standard pitch black?
#020000 is a sooty, dusty black that feels less mechanical than a pure, one-dimensional black. Its slight softness makes it superior for large-scale text blocks where you want readability without the harsh, heavy glare of a standard black.
Is #020000 readable on white or black?
#020000 has a 20.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.00:1 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.