#120D0A Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #120d0a is a nearly black shade of brown with sooty red undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, isolated mood while retaining slight warmth and comfort. Use the hex code #120d0a as a dominant background for moody branding, coffee, tobacco, or vintage designs. White text achieves about 19.3:1 contrast for accessible reading.
Questions about #120d0a
What is #120d0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #120d0a is rgb(18, 13, 10), in HSL hsl(23, 29%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 44%, 93%.
What colors pair well with #120d0a?
Pair #120d0a with warm neutrals such as terracotta, mauve, or cream for contrast, while muted gold can add lift without losing its vintage mood; pale tones work best for foreground text.
Is #120d0a warm or cool?
#120d0a reads as a warm near-black because its brown base carries subtle red undertones, though its very low lightness can make it feel austere. It works well when you want depth without a fully neutral black.
Is #120d0a readable on white or black?
#120d0a has a 19.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.