#10120F Hex Color
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#10120f is a near-black shade with ashy, sooty undertones. It serves as a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure black for UI backgrounds and typography. The hex code #10120f provides excellent readability for white text with an 18.8:1 contrast ratio. Designers choose this dusty, neutral base for creating moody, minimal layouts that avoid the harsh starkness of absolute black.
Questions about #10120f
What is #10120f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #10120f is rgb(16, 18, 15), in HSL hsl(100, 9%, 6%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 17%, 93%.
Why should designers choose #10120f over pure black for interface backgrounds?
Using #10120f softens the visual strain caused by the extreme contrast of absolute black against white text. It provides a more organic, sophisticated depth that keeps layouts feeling grounded, breathable, and modern without sacrificing the high-contrast readability required for professional web interfaces.
What colors pair well with the ashy tone of #10120f?
Is #10120f readable on white or black?
#10120f has a 18.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.