#0C0508 Hex Color
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#0c0508 is an almost-black shade with a faint reddish undertone and very low saturation. Its sooty, somber character suggests mystery, authority, and discretion. Use this hex code as a dominant background in dark mode, luxury branding, or editorial layouts. White text reads clearly against it, with approximately a 20.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #0c0508
What is #0c0508 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c0508 is rgb(12, 5, 8), in HSL hsl(334, 41%, 3%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 33%, 95%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0c0508?
Pair #0c0508 with warm white for crisp contrast, or with burgundy, muted rose, and dusty mauve for a restrained, tonal palette. Pale neutrals keep the combination readable without softening its dramatic, luxurious character.
Does #0c0508 read as warm or cool?
#0c0508 reads slightly warm because its near-black base contains a faint red undertone. Its very low saturation keeps the warmth subtle, so it can still function as a neutral dark background in polished interfaces and editorial layouts.
Is #0c0508 readable on white or black?
#0c0508 has a 20.17:1 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.