#140102 Hex Color
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Nearly black, #140102 has extremely low lightness and a faint warm red-brown undertone. Its ashy, sooty appearance creates a somber sense of mystery, control, and authority. Use the hex code for dark editorial layouts, luxury branding, or large typography, pairing it with muted ivory or brushed metal. White text remains highly legible at 20.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #140102
What is #140102 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #140102 is rgb(20, 1, 2), in HSL hsl(357, 90%, 4%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 90%, 92%.
What colors pair well with #140102?
#140102 pairs well with muted ivory, soft gray, and brushed-metal tones, which lift its nearly black depth without competing with its faint red-brown warmth while keeping the overall contrast understated and visually controlled.
Is #140102 warm or cool?
#140102 reads as a warm near-black because its faint red-brown undertone adds subtle heat, even though its extremely low lightness can make it appear ashy or almost neutral beside brighter colors.
Is #140102 readable on white or black?
#140102 has a 20.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.03:1 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.