#0C0504 Hex Color
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#0c0504 acts as an ultra-dark base with subtle, warm, earthy undertones. It avoids the clinical sterility of true black, creating a more sophisticated, sooty atmosphere for moody UI designs or luxury branding. The hex code #0c0504 offers exceptional contrast against white text, easily exceeding WCAG requirements. While powerful as a full background, use it sparingly on lower-quality monitors where it can occasionally appear muddy.
Questions about #0c0504
What is #0c0504 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c0504 is rgb(12, 5, 4), in HSL hsl(8, 50%, 3%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 67%, 95%.
Is #0c0504 effectively a true black?
While #0c0504 looks black, it contains subtle warm, earthy undertones that give it more character than pure black. This nuance prevents the sterile feeling of a flat neutral, making it ideal for backgrounds where you want a softer, more sophisticated finish.
Is #0c0504 readable on white or black?
#0c0504 has a 20.20:1 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.