#270C06 Hex Color
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This near-black red carries a heavy, moody intensity. Because it is so close to pure black, it functions best as a dominant base or a grounding element in dark mode interfaces. The hex code for this color is #270c06. While it can feel slightly muddy as a highlight, it provides excellent contrast against crisp white text for high-end, serious branding.
Questions about #270c06
What is #270c06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #270c06 is rgb(39, 12, 6), in HSL hsl(11, 73%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 85%, 85%.
How should I use #270c06 in interface design?
Use #270c06 primarily as a dark background or footer color rather than for text. Because it is so close to black, it functions best as a grounding element that provides a warmer, more nuanced feel than a standard neutral black.
What colors pair well with the dark #270c06?
Pair #270c06 with cream or warm beige to soften the harsh contrast. If you need an accent color, muted metallics like aged gold or copper complement the reddish undertones of this dark hex color perfectly.
Is #270c06 readable on white or black?
#270c06 has a 18.39:1 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.