#160B0D Hex Color
Ashy depth with muted red warmth
Nearly black with muted red and pink undertones, #160b0d feels ashy, serious, and moody. The hex code #160b0d works best as a dominant background for dark interfaces, fashion branding, nightlife graphics, and romantic designs. Its low lightness can feel heavy across large layouts, so pair it with dusty rose or warm ivory. White text reaches about 19.3:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #160b0d
What is #160b0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #160b0d is rgb(22, 11, 13), in HSL hsl(349, 33%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 41%, 91%.
Does #160b0d read as warm or cool?
#160b0d reads as a very dark warm neutral because its red and pink undertones outweigh any cool impression created by its near-black lightness, giving dark layouts a more intimate and dramatic feel than a neutral black.
What colors pair well with #160b0d?
Pair #160b0d with dusty rose, warm ivory, or muted mauve to soften its near-black depth while preserving its restrained red undertone; keep brighter accents limited so the overall palette does not feel visually heavy.
Is #160b0d readable on white or black?
#160b0d has a 19.30:1 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.