#130908 Hex Color
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Almost black with a faint, ashy red undertone, #130908 is an intense, somber shade. Because it is extremely dark, use this hex code sparingly as an accent or a moody ground for white text to maintain maximum contrast. It feels dangerous and serious, working well for luxury brands or high-contrast interface elements where pure black feels too standard.
Questions about #130908
What is #130908 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #130908 is rgb(19, 9, 8), in HSL hsl(5, 41%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 58%, 93%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #130908 instead of standard black?
Use #130908 when you need a softer, more atmospheric alternative to pure black for website backgrounds or text. Its subtle red undertone adds warmth and sophistication to luxury interfaces, preventing the harshness often found in deep, flat grays or standard black.
What colors pair well with the deep, ashy tone of #130908?
This shade acts as a powerful neutral and pairs beautifully with cream or warm beige to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. It also holds its own alongside deep metallic accents like gold or copper, which pull out the faint red undertones.
Is #130908 readable on white or black?
#130908 has a 19.62:1 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.