#12090B Hex Color
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#12090b is an almost-black pink with muted red undertones and very low lightness, creating a sooty, somber mood. Its mystery and sensuality suit moody branding, fashion, cosmetics, romance, and nightlife designs. Use it as a dominant dark base with dusty rose or warm cream accents. White text reads clearly against this hex code at about a 19.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #12090b
What is #12090b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12090b is rgb(18, 9, 11), in HSL hsl(347, 33%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 39%, 93%.
What colors pair well with #12090b?
For a soft romantic palette, pair #12090b with dusty rose, warm cream, or muted mauve accents; brighter blush tones add contrast, while bronze or muted gold can warm its nearly black base.
Is #12090b a warm or cool color?
#12090b reads as a warm, near-black pink because its subtle red undertones add heat beneath its extremely low lightness, even though its overall visual appearance is muted and almost black. It feels intimate rather than crisp or icy in dark palettes.
Is #12090b readable on white or black?
#12090b has a 19.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.