#120808 Color Information

Hex color code: #120808

#120808 is a deep red color. In RGB it is (18, 8, 8), and in HSL it is (0°, 38%, 5%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:
Color NameBlack
HEX
#120808
RGB
18, 8, 8
HSL
0°, 38%, 5%
CMYK
0%, 56%, 56%, 93%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #120808;
background-color: #120808;
border-color: #120808;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #120808;
border: 2px solid #120808;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#120808]
text-[#120808]
border-[#120808]
shadow-[0_0_10px_120808]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #120808, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #120808; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #120808; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #120808; background-color: #12080815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #12080820; border-left: 4px solid #120808; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #120808; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #120808 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

18, 8, 8

Red: 18 / Green: 8 / Blue: 8

HSL

0°, 38%, 5%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 5%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 56%, 93%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 56% / Yellow: 56% / Key: 93%

What color is #120808?

#120808 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #120808 to RGB:

rgb(18, 8, 8)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #120808 to HSL:

hsl(0, 38%, 5%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #120808 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 56%, 56%, 93%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A intense red tone, #120808 has RGB (18, 8, 8) and HSL (0°, 38%, 5%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #120808 is #081212, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #12080D.

Use #120808 in CSS: color: #120808 or background-color: #120808. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #120808

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.06:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #120808?

#120808 is a intense red color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #120808?

#120808 in RGB is (18, 8, 8) - 18 red, 8 green, and 8 blue.

How to use #120808 in CSS?

Use #120808 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #120808?

#081212 (complementary), #12080D (analogous), and #000000 (lighter shade) work well with #120808.