#080300 Hex Color
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#080300 is an almost-black shade with a faint warm, sooty brown undertone. Its extreme darkness and low saturation create a somber, authoritative mood suited to luxury branding, editorial layouts, and dark interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 20.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #080300.
Questions about #080300
What is #080300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #080300 is rgb(8, 3, 0), in HSL hsl(23, 100%, 2%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 100%, 97%.
Is #080300 warm or cool?
#080300 reads as a very dark warm neutral because its nearly black base carries a subtle brown, sooty undertone rather than a blue cast, giving dark layouts a grounded mood without the sharper feel of pure black.
What colors pair well with #080300?
#080300 pairs especially well with white, cream, muted beige, and restrained metallic tones, which reveal its warm brown undertone while preserving its dramatic depth. Softer warm neutrals create an understated luxury palette, while brighter accents add controlled emphasis.
Is #080300 readable on white or black?
#080300 has a 20.52:1 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.