#12060C Hex Color

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#12060c is a near-black, ashy tone with a faint red-plum undertone and extremely low lightness. Its sooty, muted character suggests mystery, authority, and discretion. Use the hex code as a dominant background for luxury, fashion, or editorial layouts. White text has about 19.9:1 contrast here, while tonal variation keeps large areas from looking muddy.

Questions about #12060c

What is #12060c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12060c is rgb(18, 6, 12), in HSL hsl(330, 50%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 33%, 93%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #12060c?
Pair #12060c with soft ivory, muted mauve, or brushed gold to bring out its red-plum undertone without losing its formal mood. For a cooler editorial palette, dusty lavender or slate can separate it from black while keeping the contrast subdued.
Is #12060c readable on white or black?
#12060c has a 19.86:1 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.