#100B0B Hex Color
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#100b0b is a near-black neutral with a faint warm, ashy brown undertone. Its very low lightness gives layouts a somber, serious edge without the starkness of pure black. Use this hex code as a dominant background for dark interfaces, moody branding, or architecture. White text reaches about 19.5:1 contrast here, supporting readable body copy. Pale warm accents help keep the overall palette from feeling muddy.
Questions about #100b0b
What is #100b0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #100b0b is rgb(16, 11, 11), in HSL hsl(0, 19%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 31%, 94%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #100b0b?
Muted terracotta, dusty rose, and pale warm neutrals pair well with #100b0b because they reveal its faint reddish-brown undertone while adding needed lightness across branding, packaging, and editorial layouts with restraint. Keep the accent muted when the near-black fills most of the composition.
Where should designers use #100b0b?
#100b0b works best as a dominant dark background, footer, navigation panel, or large display field where its low lightness creates structure without competing with brighter content while supporting a clear visual hierarchy. Use generous spacing and strong tonal contrast to prevent the surface from reading muddy.
Is #100b0b readable on white or black?
#100b0b has a 19.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.