#100A05 Hex Color
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#100a05 is an almost-black brown with muted, sooty warmth and very low lightness. Its serious, grounded character suits moody backgrounds, coffee or tobacco branding, and vintage packaging. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or muted copper, though large solid areas can feel heavy. White text remains highly readable, with about 19.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #100a05.
Questions about #100a05
What is #100a05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #100a05 is rgb(16, 10, 5), in HSL hsl(27, 52%, 4%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 69%, 94%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #100a05?
#100a05 pairs well with warm cream, muted copper, dusty tan, and restrained terracotta, which lift its near-black brown base while preserving a grounded, vintage character for packaging, editorial layouts, and moody digital backgrounds.
What mood does #100a05 create?
#100a05 reads as warm and serious because its brown undertone softens the near-black base, making it effective for moody backgrounds, coffee or tobacco branding, vintage packaging, and accents that need visual weight.
Is #100a05 readable on white or black?
#100a05 has a 19.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.