#070C0E Hex Color
A sooty near-black with cool undertones
A very dark, ashy near-black, #070c0e carries a faint blue-green undertone beneath its sooty surface. Its low lightness creates a somber, controlled mood that suits premium branding, editorial layouts, formal fashion, and moody interfaces. Use the hex code #070c0e as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 19.7:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #070c0e
What is #070c0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #070c0e is rgb(7, 12, 14), in HSL hsl(197, 33%, 4%) and in CMYK 50%, 14%, 0%, 95%.
What colors pair well with #070c0e in a palette?
#070c0e pairs well with muted metallics, dusty blue, burgundy, and warm off-white, adding separation without breaking its restrained mood across premium branding, editorial layouts, and dark interfaces with strong typographic contrast. Use it as a dominant base, then reserve brighter tones for controls, headings, or small accents.
Is #070c0e readable on white or black?
#070c0e has a 19.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.