#120C03 Hex Color
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The hex code #120c03 is a very dark, ashy yellow with a sooty brown undertone and near-black lightness. Its muted, gloomy character suggests seriousness, mystery, and depth, while a faint warm cast adds grounded energy. Use it as a moody background or strong contrast base; white text reads clearly, meeting WCAG AA body-text contrast.
Questions about #120c03
What is #120c03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #120c03 is rgb(18, 12, 3), in HSL hsl(36, 71%, 4%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 83%, 93%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #120c03?
For a balanced palette, #120c03 pairs best with warm off-whites, muted ochre, and dusty clay, because these lighter, earthy colors reveal its brown-yellow undertone without competing with its near-black value. Use a lighter neutral for text and reserve brighter yellow for small accents.
Is #120c03 readable on white or black?
#120c03 has a 19.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.