#020202 Hex Color
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#020202 is an almost-black neutral with a sooty, ashy cast and extremely low lightness. Its somber depth suits luxury branding, editorial layouts, formal fashion, and dark interface backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or muted metallic accents; white text remains highly legible, with about 20.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #020202.
Questions about #020202
What is #020202 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #020202 is rgb(2, 2, 2), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 1%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 99%.
What colors pair well with #020202?
Warm ivory and muted metallics pair well with #020202, creating clear contrast while softening its sooty neutral base for luxury layouts, formal fashion, and dark interfaces with a restrained, polished finish.
Does #020202 read as warm or cool?
#020202 reads as a neutral near-black, not distinctly warm or cool, because its red, green, and blue values match and its extreme darkness hides most visible color bias on screen. Warm ivory or muted metallic accents can make compositions feel softer and more inviting.
Is #020202 readable on white or black?
#020202 has a 20.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.01:1 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.