#120F0C Hex Color
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#120f0c is a very dark, muted grey with a faint warm brown undertone. Its low lightness gives designs a somber, serious mood while staying neutral and restrained. Use this hex code for dark UI backgrounds, strong typography, or moody product and architectural layouts. White text reaches about 19.1:1 contrast here, supporting accessible body text.
Questions about #120f0c
What is #120f0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #120f0c is rgb(18, 15, 12), in HSL hsl(30, 20%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 33%, 93%.
Is #120f0c warm or cool?
#120f0c reads as a warm near-black grey because its red channel is slightly higher than its green and blue channels, creating a faint brown cast beneath its low-light, muted surface.
What colors pair well with #120f0c?
#120f0c pairs well with softened neutrals and restrained earth tones, especially sage, dusty beige, and muted terracotta, which add separation without breaking its serious, grounded character across a restrained palette.
Where does #120f0c work best in a design?
#120f0c works best as a dominant dark base for interfaces, large typography, packaging, and architectural layouts, where its near-black value creates structure without the starkness of pure black in restrained palettes. It can feel muddy across large printed areas, so lighter text or measured accents help maintain hierarchy.
Is #120f0c readable on white or black?
#120f0c has a 19.10:1 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.