#160A08 Hex Color
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This near-black shade is a dense, sooty red with strong charcoal undertones. Because #160a08 is so dark, it functions best as a dramatic, moody background for high-contrast typography rather than as a primary element. It pairs well with soft gold or cream text, which pops against its somber, almost ink-like surface. Use it sparingly to create a sense of mystery or serious, grounded depth in your designs.
Questions about #160a08
What is #160a08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #160a08 is rgb(22, 10, 8), in HSL hsl(9, 47%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 64%, 91%.
When should you use #160a08 instead of pure black?
Use #160a08 when you want to avoid the harshness of pure black while maintaining significant visual weight. Its subtle, sooty red undertones feel softer and more grounded, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds where you want a sense of organic, ink-like mystery.
Is #160a08 readable on white or black?
#160a08 has a 19.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.