#050A08 Hex Color
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The hex code #050a08 is an almost-black shade with very low saturation and a faint green undertone. Its ashy, somber character suits luxury branding, dark interfaces, and editorial layouts as a dominant background. White text reaches about 19.9:1 contrast, while muted details may disappear without brighter accents.
Questions about #050a08
What is #050a08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #050a08 is rgb(5, 10, 8), in HSL hsl(156, 33%, 3%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 20%, 96%.
Does #050a08 look warm or cool?
#050a08 reads as a cool near-black because green is its strongest RGB channel and red is weakest, though its extremely low saturation makes the undertone quiet rather than vivid. That restrained cast works well in formal, editorial, and nature-leaning dark layouts.
What colors pair well with #050a08?
Warm white, cream, sage, and muted terracotta pair well with #050a08 because they add clear separation while preserving its subdued character and can supply gentle warmth without competing with the near-black base.
Is #050a08 readable on white or black?
#050a08 has a 19.93:1 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.