#16000A Hex Color
Sooty near-black with rich warm undertones
This somber, near-black shade carries a distinct sooty warmth that feels more grounded than pure black. Because of its extreme darkness, white text provides excellent readability against it. Designers often use the hex code #16000a as a luxury background for editorial layouts or premium branding where absolute contrast is required. Pair it with muted gold or champagne accents to soften its intense, serious character.
Questions about #16000a
What is #16000a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16000a is rgb(22, 0, 10), in HSL hsl(333, 100%, 4%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 55%, 91%.
What colors pair best with #16000a?
This shade thrives when paired with metallic accents or muted tones to balance its density. Incorporating soft champagne or muted gold elements helps soften the intensity of #16000a while maintaining its luxurious, grounded aesthetic in design layouts.
Is #16000a suitable for text usage?
Due to its extreme darkness, #16000a is an excellent background choice that provides exceptional readability for white or light-colored typography. It offers a softer, more sophisticated alternative to standard black, making it ideal for high-end editorial and minimalist web designs.
Is #16000a readable on white or black?
#16000a has a 20.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.03:1 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.