#160D0A Hex Color
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#160d0a is an almost-black red with muted brown and sooty undertones. Its very low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to dramatic branding, dark interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which has about 19.2:1 contrast, or pair it with copper for controlled energy and passion.
Questions about #160d0a
What is #160d0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #160d0a is rgb(22, 13, 10), in HSL hsl(15, 38%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 55%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #160d0a?
#160d0a pairs well with white, warm neutrals, and restrained copper accents, adding contrast without overpowering its nearly black red base in dark, dramatic palettes for branding, interfaces, and editorial layouts.
Does #160d0a look warm or cool?
#160d0a reads as a very warm, nearly black red because its muted brown and sooty undertones shift it away from cool blue or violet reds in most lighting and interface palettes.
Is #160d0a readable on white or black?
#160d0a has a 19.15:1 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.