#140507 color
The hex color #140507 is a very dark, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 7.8% red, 2% green and 2.7% blue (20, 5, 7).
Its hue angle is 352°, with 60% saturation and 5% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 75% magenta, 65% yellow and 92% black.
The closest named color is Dark Matter (#110101), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.91:1).
#140507 color codes
| HEX | #140507 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(20, 5, 7) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(7.8%, 2%, 2.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(352, 60%, 5%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(352, 75%, 8%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 75%, 65%, 92%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(2.46, 5, 0.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(2.46, 5.08, 10.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.381, 0.273, 0.234) | |
| Decimal | 1312007 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #140507, 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 #140507 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #140507 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | 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 #140507 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#070707Protanopia
no red cones#0b0a07Deuteranopia
no green cones#160406Tritanopia
no blue cones#090909Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #140507; }
.text { color: #140507; }
.border { border: 2px solid #140507; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(20 5 7 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #140507, #140b05); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #140507?
- #140507 is a very dark, moderate red, closest to the named color Dark Matter. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #140507?
- The RGB value is 20, 5, 7: 20 red, 5 green and 7 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #140507?
- The complementary color is #051412, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #140507?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.05:1 and white text 19.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.