#020501 Hex Color
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So dark it passes for black at first glance, #020501 hides a faint green undertone that keeps it from feeling flat. That muted, sooty depth suits luxury branding, editorial layouts, and dark mode backgrounds where seriousness is the point. White text on the hex code reaches about 20.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small type. Pair it with warm brass or muted olive for a richer palette.
Questions about #020501
What is #020501 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #020501 is rgb(2, 5, 1), in HSL hsl(105, 67%, 1%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 80%, 98%.
What colors pair well with #020501?
Warm metallics like brass and gold give #020501 a premium feel, while muted tones such as olive or dusty rose soften its severity. Avoid bright neons, which can look harsh against so much darkness.
Is #020501 readable on white or black?
#020501 has a 20.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.02:1 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.