#100F05 Hex Color
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Almost black with a hint of sickly yellow, #100f05 functions best as a dark, moody background for high-contrast UI elements. It is far too dim for body text but provides excellent readability for crisp, white sans-serif headings. Because of its muddy, ashy undertones, use this hex code sparingly as an accent rather than a primary fill to avoid a gloomy aesthetic in your interface designs.
Questions about #100f05
What is #100f05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #100f05 is rgb(16, 15, 5), in HSL hsl(55, 52%, 4%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 69%, 94%.
How should I effectively use #100f05 in UI design?
Use #100f05 as a high-contrast accent or header color to ground your interface. Because it is extremely dark and muddy, it often overwhelms the eye when used as a primary fill, making it better suited for crisp, white sans-serif typography or borders.
What colors pair best with #100f05?
This near-black works best when paired with ivory or soft cream tones to maintain readability without the harshness of pure white. Avoid pairing it with vibrant, saturated colors, as its ashy undertones can make other hues look visually dusty and unappealing.
Is #100f05 readable on white or black?
#100f05 has a 19.22:1 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.