#140A06 Hex Color
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So dark it borders on black, #140a06 is a brown with faint roasted undertones and almost no lightness left. It works best as a dominant base in moody layouts, where white text on it passes contrast with ease (about 19.5:1). Pair it with muted amber or rust accents to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #140a06
What is #140a06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #140a06 is rgb(20, 10, 6), in HSL hsl(17, 54%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 70%, 92%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #140a06?
Muted amber, rust, and dusty gold lift #140a06 without breaking its somber mood, since their warmth matches its roasted undertones. Cooler choices like slate gray work too, but flat whites can make it look like plain black.
What mood does #140a06 convey?
It reads serious and enclosed, thanks to its very low lightness and muted saturation. At the same time, its warm undertone hints at comfort, which suits coffee, tobacco, and artisan branding that wants a grounded feel.
Is #140a06 readable on white or black?
#140a06 has a 19.52:1 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.