#140803 Hex Color
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With its near-black value and muted brown undertones, #140803 feels sooty, serious, and grounded. This dark brown supports moody branding for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, legal, and artisan products, especially as a dominant background. Pair it with warm ivory or aged copper for contrast. The hex code #140803 supports clear white body text at about 19.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #140803
What is #140803 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #140803 is rgb(20, 8, 3), in HSL hsl(18, 74%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 85%, 92%.
What colors pair well with #140803?
Warm ivory and aged copper pair well with #140803, adding clear contrast while preserving its earthy, handcrafted mood; muted terracotta can introduce extra warmth without overpowering the near-black brown backdrop.
What mood does #140803 convey?
The #140803 hex color conveys a serious, grounded mood through its near-black value and muted brown undertone, making it suitable for moody branding in coffee, chocolate, tobacco, legal, and artisan-focused designs.
Is #140803 readable on white or black?
#140803 has a 19.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.