#140F10 Hex Color
A somber near-black with warmth
#140f10 is a near-black, ashy gray with faint warm brown undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a somber, serious feel, while its muted chroma keeps the look restrained and practical. Use this hex code as a dominant UI background or for large typography, pairing it with soft ivory. White text remains highly legible at about 19:1 contrast.
Questions about #140f10
What is #140f10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #140f10 is rgb(20, 15, 16), in HSL hsl(348, 14%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 20%, 92%.
What colors pair well with #140f10?
#140f10 pairs well with soft ivory, warm beige, muted taupe, and restrained terracotta, creating contrast while preserving its faint brown warmth. Use lighter neutrals for text and accents, rather than equally dark colors that disappear.
Is #140f10 readable on white or black?
#140f10 has a 18.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.