#230F0D Hex Color
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#230f0d is an incredibly dark, ashy red that leans almost into black. Due to its extreme depth, this hue works best as a moody background rather than text. It provides high contrast for white or pale metallic typography. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut the intensity. The hex code for this dim, serious color is #230f0d.
Questions about #230f0d
What is #230f0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #230f0d is rgb(35, 15, 13), in HSL hsl(5, 46%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 63%, 86%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How should I use #230f0d in a design palette?
#230f0d serves as an excellent, sophisticated alternative to pure black or dark charcoal. Because of its slight red undertone, it feels warmer and more organic, making it a perfect foundation for layouts using cream, beige, or soft metallic gold highlights.
Is #230f0d readable on white or black?
#230f0d has a 18.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.