#0B0605 Hex Color
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This near-black tone carries a heavy, sooty weight that feels more organic than pure black. Because #0b0605 has a distinct muddy warmth, it avoids the harshness of a standard jet black. Use this hex code as a background for high-end, editorial branding where you need contrast. It pairs especially well with metallic copper or soft cream accents to prevent the design from feeling too oppressive.
Questions about #0b0605
What is #0b0605 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b0605 is rgb(11, 6, 5), in HSL hsl(10, 38%, 3%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 55%, 96%.
How can I use #0b0605 without making a design look too dark?
Balance the heavy, sooty weight of #0b0605 by incorporating metallic copper or soft cream accents to prevent the design from feeling oppressive. This color functions best as an organic alternative to pure black when you need high-contrast readability.
Is #0b0605 readable on white or black?
#0b0605 has a 20.14:1 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.