#130B09 Hex Color
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#130b09 is a near-black red with ashy brown undertones and very low lightness. Its muted, sooty character creates a serious, mysterious mood for dark interfaces, dramatic backgrounds, and emergency branding. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream accents. White text reads clearly at about a 19.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #130b09.
Questions about #130b09
What is #130b09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #130b09 is rgb(19, 11, 9), in HSL hsl(12, 36%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 53%, 93%.
What colors pair well with #130b09?
#130b09 pairs well with warm cream, soft beige, muted terracotta, and subdued gold, creating enough warmth and contrast to lift its near-black depth while preserving the shade’s smoky red character.
Is #130b09 warm or cool?
#130b09 reads as a warm near-black because its red base and brown undertones add subtle heat, although its very low lightness keeps the overall impression restrained, smoky, and close to neutral.
Is #130b09 readable on white or black?
#130b09 has a 19.45:1 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.