#160D07 Hex Color
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Sooty enough to pass for black at a glance, this dark brown carries faint warm undertones, like coffee grounds or charred wood. The hex code #160d07 works best as a dominant base in moody layouts, and white text on it reaches about 19.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with dusty terracotta or aged brass to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #160d07
What is #160d07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #160d07 is rgb(22, 13, 7), in HSL hsl(24, 52%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 68%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #160d07?
Dusty terracotta, aged brass, and muted olive flatter #160d07 without washing it out. Its near-black depth also lets warm whites and soft creams stand out in vintage layouts.
Is #160d07 readable on white or black?
#160d07 has a 19.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.