#150E0C Hex Color
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#150e0c is an incredibly dark, sooty red that skirts the edge of black. It carries a heavy, serious presence that works best for moody backgrounds where you need high contrast. Because it is so muted, pair this hex code with bright white text to maintain readability. It feels more organic and grounded than pure black, making it an excellent choice for luxury branding or minimalist UI designs.
Questions about #150e0c
What is #150e0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #150e0c is rgb(21, 14, 12), in HSL hsl(13, 27%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 43%, 92%.
How should #150e0c be used in interface design?
Use #150e0c as a softer, more organic alternative to pure black for backgrounds and text. Because it is highly saturated but very dark, pair it with bright white or soft cream to maintain strong contrast and readability on screens.
Does #150e0c lean warm or cool?
This shade leans warm due to its red undertones, which prevent it from looking flat or clinical. The warmth makes it feel more grounded and approachable than a standard black, especially in luxury branding where a premium, tactile quality is desired.
Is #150e0c readable on white or black?
#150e0c has a 19.09:1 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.