#16090D Hex Color
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#16090d is an almost-black pink with a muted red undertone and very low lightness. Its sooty, ashy character brings mystery and seriousness to moody backgrounds, intimate packaging, nightlife graphics, and fashion-led branding. Use it as a dominant dark base with soft blush or warm cream accents, while white text remains highly readable. The hex code is #16090d.
Questions about #16090d
What is #16090d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16090d is rgb(22, 9, 13), in HSL hsl(342, 42%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 41%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #16090d?
#16090d pairs well with warm cream, muted blush, and mauve, creating enough contrast to support its smoky character while keeping the palette tender and fashion-focused for packaging, editorial layouts, and intimate branding.
Is #16090d readable on white or black?
#16090d has a 19.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.