#0A0301 Hex Color
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This ashy, near-black shade provides a somber and dusty foundation for high-end branding. The hex code #0a0301 offers a grounded, moody alternative to harsh, pure black. Because it maintains a high 20.5:1 contrast ratio against white, it serves as an excellent background for readable body text. Pair it with soft metallics to emphasize its serious and authoritative character in editorial layouts.
Questions about #0a0301
What is #0a0301 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a0301 is rgb(10, 3, 1), in HSL hsl(13, 82%, 2%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 90%, 96%.
Why choose #0a0301 instead of a standard black?
#0a0301 offers a warmer, dustier aesthetic that prevents the visual harshness associated with pure black. It maintains strong contrast against white text while appearing more sophisticated and approachable, making it ideal for luxury branding and readable, high-end editorial interfaces.
What colors pair best with #0a0301?
Is #0a0301 readable on white or black?
#0a0301 has a 20.46:1 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.