#14100A Hex Color
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Reach for this shade when a dark background needs warmth instead of plain black. The hex code #14100a is an almost-black brown with ashy, sooty undertones, so it reads somber and grounded. White text on it hits about 18.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Use it as a dominant base in moody layouts, though large surfaces can read muddy without a brighter accent.
Questions about #14100a
What is #14100a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #14100a is rgb(20, 16, 10), in HSL hsl(36, 33%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 50%, 92%.
What text color pairs well with #14100a?
White text is the clear choice. It reaches about 18.9:1 contrast against #14100a, well above the 4.5:1 ratio WCAG AA requires for body text. Light creams also work for large headings.
Where does #14100a work best in a design?
Treat it as a dominant base, around 60% of a palette, in moody layouts, dark mode interfaces, or vintage branding for coffee, chocolate, and artisan goods. Pair it with a brighter accent so large surfaces avoid reading muddy.
Is #14100a readable on white or black?
#14100a has a 18.94:1 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.