#080807 Hex Color
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#080807 is an almost-black neutral with faint ashy warmth and very low lightness. This dark, sooty hex code creates a serious, discreet mood suited to luxury branding, editorial layouts, and formal typography. Use it as a dominant background with white text for strong contrast, though large areas can feel muddy without lighter accents. White text reaches about 20:1 contrast.
Questions about #080807
What is #080807 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #080807 is rgb(8, 8, 7), in HSL hsl(60, 7%, 3%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 12%, 97%.
What colors pair well with #080807?
Pair #080807 with warm off-white, muted terracotta, or brushed metallic tones to soften its severity while preserving a premium look in editorial layouts, packaging, and restrained luxury interfaces. Keep lighter accents prominent enough to prevent muddy results.
Is #080807 readable on white or black?
#080807 has a 20.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.