#0C0300 Hex Color
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#0c0300 is an almost-black shade with a faint warm brown undertone, giving it a sooty, muted character. Its extreme darkness suggests seriousness, secrecy, and control. Use it as a dominant background for luxury branding, editorial layouts, or dark interfaces, then add white for crisp contrast. The hex code #0c0300 supports white text at about 20.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #0c0300
What is #0c0300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c0300 is rgb(12, 3, 0), in HSL hsl(15, 100%, 2%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 100%, 95%.
Does #0c0300 work as a background for white text?
Yes, #0c0300 provides about a 20.4:1 contrast ratio with white, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA's 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and making it suitable for readable interface backgrounds, labels, and long-form content. Pure white creates a sharper, more formal edge.
What colors pair well with #0c0300 in a design?
Is #0c0300 readable on white or black?
#0c0300 has a 20.41:1 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.