#120307 color
The hex color #120307 is a very dark, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 7.1% red, 1.2% green and 2.7% blue (18, 3, 7).
Its hue angle is 344°, with 71% saturation and 4% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 83% magenta, 61% yellow and 93% black.
The closest named color is Dark Matter (#110101), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.16:1).
#120307 color codes
| HEX | #120307 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(18, 3, 7) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(7.1%, 1.2%, 2.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(344, 71%, 4%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(344, 83%, 7%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 83%, 61%, 93%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(1.89, 4.98, 0.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(1.89, 4.98, 0.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.32, 0.209, 0.224) | |
| Decimal | 1180423 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #120307, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #120307 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #120307 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #120307 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#050507Protanopia
no red cones#080807Deuteranopia
no green cones#140204Tritanopia
no blue cones#070707Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #120307; }
.text { color: #120307; }
.border { border: 2px solid #120307; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(18 3 7 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #120307, #120703); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #120307?
- #120307 is a very dark, moderate rose, closest to the named color Dark Matter. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #120307?
- The RGB value is 18, 3, 7: 18 red, 3 green and 7 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #120307?
- The complementary color is #03120E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #120307?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.04:1 and white text 20.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.