#0E0402 Hex Color
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With its near-black lightness and faint brown-red undertone, #0e0402 creates a sooty, somber foundation for serious, high-end design. The hex code works well as a dominant background in dark interfaces, editorial layouts, and luxury branding, though large solid areas can feel heavy. White text reaches about a 20.3:1 contrast ratio, supporting clear body copy.
Questions about #0e0402
What is #0e0402 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e0402 is rgb(14, 4, 2), in HSL hsl(10, 75%, 3%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 86%, 95%.
What colors pair well with #0e0402?
#0e0402 pairs well with white, warm ivory, muted copper, and subdued terracotta accents, bringing out its brown-red undertone in dark interfaces and editorial layouts without making the palette feel harsh.
Where should designers use #0e0402?
#0e0402 works best as a dominant background, footer, or framing color in dark interfaces, editorial layouts, and luxury branding, where its sooty depth adds seriousness and contrast without demanding attention.
Is #0e0402 readable on white or black?
#0e0402 has a 20.25:1 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.