#100F01 Hex Color
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Almost black with a muddy, olive undertone, #100f01 is a bleak and somber shade. It functions best as a dark background for high-contrast UI elements, as white text is highly readable against it. Because it leans so dark, use this hex code sparingly to maintain moody depth rather than a flat, empty space. It pairs effectively with muted, desaturated warm tones for serious, modern interfaces.
Questions about #100f01
What is #100f01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #100f01 is rgb(16, 15, 1), in HSL hsl(56, 88%, 3%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 94%, 94%.
What colors pair well with #100f01?
Because #100f01 has a subtle olive undertone, it pairs effectively with muted, desaturated warm tones like terracotta or soft cream. Avoid overly saturated primary colors, as they can clash with the somber, muddy depth of this specific near-black.
Is #100f01 suitable for text in UI design?
#100f01 serves best as a dark background color rather than a text color, as it lacks the high-contrast ratio needed for accessibility. Use it as a deep, moody base and overlay it with off-white or light gray text for better readability.
Is #100f01 readable on white or black?
#100f01 has a 19.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.