#120E0E Hex Color
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This near-black grey provides a somber, ashy foundation for minimal designs. It reads with immense depth, offering a sophisticated alternative to pure black. Because it lacks intensity, use #120e0e as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces rather than an accent. Pair it with soft cream or muted metallics to maintain readability. The hex code for this color is #120e0e.
Questions about #120e0e
What is #120e0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #120e0e is rgb(18, 14, 14), in HSL hsl(0, 13%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 22%, 93%.
How should I use #120e0e in web design?
Use #120e0e as a soft, dark base for interface backgrounds instead of harsh, pure black. This near-black hue reduces eye strain and provides a premium, ashy foundation that makes light typography or bright accent colors pop without overpowering the layout.
What colors pair well with #120e0e?
This ashy grey pairs beautifully with soft creams or muted metallics to maintain high readability. If you need a secondary color for contrast, warm tones like terracotta or subtle gold work well, as they prevent the overall composition from appearing too cold or flat.
Is #120e0e readable on white or black?
#120e0e has a 19.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.