#0C0003 Hex Color
Almost Black With a Red Undertone
Reach for #0c0003 when plain black feels too flat. This near-black shade carries a faint red undertone that softens dark mode backgrounds and premium packaging without turning brown. It works best as a dominant base in a 60/30/10 layout, flattered by muted burgundy or brushed gold accents. White text on the hex code #0c0003 hits about 20.7:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #0c0003
What is #0c0003 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c0003 is rgb(12, 0, 3), in HSL hsl(345, 100%, 2%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 75%, 95%.
What colors pair well with #0c0003?
Muted burgundy, deep plum, and brushed gold sit well against #0c0003 because its faint red undertone keeps combinations warm instead of stark. Cool grays can make it look muddy, so test them before committing.
Is #0c0003 readable on white or black?
#0c0003 has a 20.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.01:1 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.