#240F0F Hex Color
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Dark, dusty, and barely there, #240f0f reads as red only in the right light. The hex code sits close to black with a warm undertone, which makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode layouts and moody branding where plain black feels flat. It goes muddy in fine detail, so keep it for backgrounds. White text hits about 18.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #240f0f
What is #240f0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #240f0f is rgb(36, 15, 15), in HSL hsl(0, 41%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 58%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #240f0f?
Cream, blush, and dusty rose lift #240f0f without clashing, while a muted gold or terracotta accent adds warmth. Skip mid-tone reds and grays, which get lost against its low lightness.
Is #240f0f readable on white or black?
#240f0f has a 18.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.