#120606 Hex Color
Softer Than Black, Steeped in Red
#120606 sits so close to black that a faint red undertone is the only thing giving it away. Almost black and heavily muted, it reads somber and inky, which suits luxury branding, editorial layouts, and dark mode backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base rather than an accent. White text clears WCAG AA easily at roughly 19.9:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Pair it with warm brass or dusty rose to keep the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #120606
What is #120606 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #120606 is rgb(18, 6, 6), in HSL hsl(0, 50%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 67%, 93%.
What colors pair well with #120606?
Warm metallics like brass and bronze bring out the red undertone in #120606, while dusty rose or muted terracotta soften its bleakness. Cool grays work too, but they can make it read flat.
Does #120606 work as a background for text?
Yes. White text against #120606 reaches about 19.9:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. It is one of the safest dark backgrounds for small type.
Is #120606 readable on white or black?
#120606 has a 19.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.