#0C0402 Hex Color
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Almost black with faint warm brown undertones, #0c0402 creates a somber, controlled foundation for luxury, fashion, and editorial design. Use it as a dominant background or dark-mode surface, then add ivory or muted bronze for measured contrast. Its low lightness can make fine details disappear, while white text remains highly legible at about 20.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #0c0402.
Questions about #0c0402
What is #0c0402 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c0402 is rgb(12, 4, 2), in HSL hsl(12, 71%, 3%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 83%, 95%.
What colors pair well with #0c0402?
Ivory and muted bronze pair well with #0c0402, adding readable contrast without weakening its warm, luxurious mood, while warm gray and restrained terracotta can soften the near-black base in more relaxed layouts. Test brighter accents carefully to prevent harsh contrast.
Is #0c0402 a warm or cool color?
#0c0402 reads warm because its nearly black base contains subtle red-brown undertones rather than blue or neutral ones, which gives editorial layouts a serious, refined mood and keeps dark surfaces from feeling cold. Its warmth becomes clearer beside crisp white or cool gray.
Where does #0c0402 work best in design?
#0c0402 works best as a dominant background, dark-mode surface, or strong accent in editorial layouts, where its near-black depth creates focus without competing with imagery or typography when paired with light text and open spacing. It also suits restrained luxury and fashion compositions.
Is #0c0402 readable on white or black?
#0c0402 has a 20.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.03:1 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.