#121415 Hex Color
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#121415 is a near-black grey with a faint cool cast, dark enough to read as charcoal but softer than pure black. It works well as a background for light text and moody interfaces, where white type stays crisp against it. Use it in place of #000000 when you want depth without harshness, or pair it with warm accents like amber and terracotta for contrast.
Questions about #121415
What is #121415 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #121415 is rgb(18, 20, 21), in HSL hsl(200, 8%, 8%) and in CMYK 14%, 5%, 0%, 92%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #121415?
#121415 pairs well with warm accents like amber, ochre, and terracotta, which keep dark layouts from feeling flat. For quieter schemes, use it with light grey text and one muted teal or dusty blue highlight.
Is #121415 a good color for text?
Yes, as long as the text itself sits on a lighter surface. #121415 is too dark to read as type on dark backgrounds, but it makes strong, high-contrast text on white or pale grey.
Is #121415 warm or cool?
#121415 reads cool to neutral. Its slight blue lean shows next to true black, so it feels closer to slate than to the warmth of browner charcoals.
Is #121415 readable on white or black?
#121415 has a 18.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.