#100402 Hex Color
Somber depth with warm undertones
Nearly black with a faint warm brown-red undertone, the hex color #100402 feels somber, controlled, and formal. Its extreme darkness makes a strong base for luxury branding and editorial layouts. Large areas can look muddy without texture or lighter accents. Use the hex code #100402 as a dominant background with white text for about 20.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #100402
What is #100402 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #100402 is rgb(16, 4, 2), in HSL hsl(9, 78%, 4%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 88%, 94%.
What colors pair well with #100402?
#100402 pairs well with white, warm off-white, muted terracotta, and restrained metallic tones, which lift its near-black depth and bring out its brown-red warmth without overpowering the dark base in editorial or luxury layouts.
Where can #100402 work best?
#100402 works best as a dominant background, accent, or text color in luxury branding, editorial layouts, and dark interfaces, where its controlled near-black appearance creates formality and depth when balanced with lighter elements.
Is #100402 readable on white or black?
#100402 has a 20.18:1 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.