Cool Gray 5 is a very dark, neutral shade in the black color family, with a neutral feel. Its HEX code is #0C0D0E, which equals rgb(12, 13, 14) in RGB and hsl(210, 8%, 5%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C14 M7 Y0 K95, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#0C0D0E - RGB
12, 13, 14 - HSL
210°, 8%, 5% - CMYK
14, 7, 0, 95 - Family
Black - Tone
Very dark, neutral
About Cool Gray 5
Black and near-black shades give depth, contrast and a sense of sophistication. Dark neutrals are the foundation of dark modes, text colors and high-end branding. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 19.45:1. Its complementary color is #0E0D0C.
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Cool Gray 5 color codes
| HEX | #0C0D0E |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(12, 13, 14) |
| HSL | hsl(210, 8%, 5%) |
| HSV | 210°, 14%, 5% |
| CMYK | 14%, 7%, 0%, 95% |
| Decimal | 789774 |
Shades and tints of Cool Gray 5
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D7D7D7 - 100
#AEAEAF - 200
#868687 - 300
#5D5E5E - 400
#353536 - 500
#0C0D0E - 600
#0A0B0C - 700
#080909 - 800
#060707 - 900
#040405 - 950
#020202
Color harmonies for Cool Gray 5
- Complementary
#0E0D0C≈ Neutral Gray 5 - Analogous −30°
#0C0E0E≈ Cool Gray 5 - Analogous +30°
#0C0C0E≈ Cool Gray 5 - Triadic +120°
#0E0C0D≈ Neutral Gray 5 - Triadic +240°
#0D0E0C≈ Warm Gray 5 - Split 150°
#0E0C0C≈ Warm Gray 5 - Split 210°
#0E0E0C≈ Warm Gray 5
Contrast and accessibility of Cool Gray 5
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Cool Gray 5 | Aa | 19.45:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Cool Gray 5 | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Cool Gray 5
background-color: #0C0D0E;color: #0C0D0E;background-color: rgb(12, 13, 14);background-color: hsl(210, 8%, 5%);:root { --color-cool-gray-5: #0C0D0E; }class="bg-[#0C0D0E]"Colors similar to Cool Gray 5
- Neutral Gray 5
#0D0D0D - Warm Gray 5
#0E0D0C - Jet Black
#0A0A0A - Darkest Dusty Red
#1F1414 - Darkest Dusty Cardinal
#1F1415 - Darkest Dusty Scarlet
#1F1514 - Darkest Dusty Crimson
#1F1416 - Darkest Dusty Blue
#14141F - Darkest Dusty Vermilion
#1F1614 - Darkest Dusty Ruby
#1F1417 - Darkest Dusty Ultramarine
#15141F - Darkest Muted Red
#240F0F
More black shades
- Charcoal
#36454F - Jet Black
#0A0A0A - Neutral Gray 5
#0D0D0D - Neutral Gray 10
#1A1A1A - Warm Gray 5
#0E0D0C - Warm Gray 10
#1C1A17 - Cool Gray 10
#17191C - Darkest Dusty Red
#1F1414 - Darkest Dusty Scarlet
#1F1514 - Darkest Dusty Vermilion
#1F1614 - Darkest Dusty Cinnabar
#1F1714
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Cool Gray 5?
The HEX code for Cool Gray 5 is #0C0D0E.
What is the RGB value of Cool Gray 5?
Cool Gray 5 has an RGB value of 12, 13, 14 (rgb(12, 13, 14)). In HSL it is 210°, 8%, 5%.
What text color should I use on Cool Gray 5?
Use white text on Cool Gray 5. White text has a contrast ratio of 19.45:1 and black text has 1.08:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Cool Gray 5?
The complementary color of Cool Gray 5 is #0E0D0C. Analogous colors #0C0E0E and #0C0C0E also pair well.