#070201 Hex Color
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#070201 is an almost-black shade with faint warm brown undertones, giving it a sooty, muted character rather than a flat black. Its near-total darkness suggests mystery, authority, and discretion, making it effective for luxury branding, editorial layouts, and dark UI backgrounds. The hex code #070201 supports highly legible white text, though large dark areas may feel heavy without lighter contrast.
Questions about #070201
What is #070201 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #070201 is rgb(7, 2, 1), in HSL hsl(10, 75%, 2%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 86%, 97%.
What colors pair well with #070201 in a palette?
#070201 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted terracotta, burgundy, and soft cream, creating contrast while preserving its restrained, earthy mood. These combinations work especially well in luxury, editorial, and product-focused layouts.
Is #070201 warm or cool?
#070201 reads as warm because its near-black base carries a faint brown undertone, unlike a blue-based black that tends to feel cooler, sharper, and more distant under cool lighting or beside warm colors.
Is #070201 readable on white or black?
#070201 has a 20.62:1 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.