#12100E

#12100E

Color Values

HEX

#12100E

RGB

18, 16, 14

HSL

30.0, 12.5%, 6.3%

HSV

30.0, 22.2%, 7.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 11.1%, 22.2%, 92.9%

OKLCH

0.1747 0.0052 67.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #12100E;
color: #12100E;
border-color: #12100E;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 950 #0C0A09

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

18.98:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #12100E?

RGB(18, 16, 14) · HSL(30.0, 12.5%, 6.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 11.1%, 22.2%, 92.9%)

Does #12100E meet WCAG contrast on white?

18.98:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #12100E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #12100E background; contrast on black is 1.11:1.