#150E0D Hex Color
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Nearly black with a muted red-brown undertone, #150e0d is a sooty, ashy hex code with a somber, serious mood. Its very low lightness suits dark backgrounds, dramatic contrast, and moody branding, while small red accents can signal urgency or danger. White text reads clearly at about 19.1:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #150e0d
What is #150e0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #150e0d is rgb(21, 14, 13), in HSL hsl(8, 24%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 38%, 92%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #150e0d?
Pair #150e0d with warm off-whites, muted terracotta, or dusty rose to soften its near-black depth without losing its red character. Use brighter accents sparingly, since too much saturation can make the palette feel aggressive.
Is #150e0d readable on white or black?
#150e0d has a 19.08:1 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.