#000105 Hex Color
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This near-black tone carries a heavy, serious weight, perfect for creating depth in moody digital layouts. Because it is so dark, it provides an ideal high-contrast backdrop for white typography, ensuring readability at any scale. The hex code for this ashy black is #000105. Use it as a dominant base for luxury branding or minimalist editorial designs to establish immediate authority and discretion.
Questions about #000105
What is #000105 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000105 is rgb(0, 1, 5), in HSL hsl(228, 100%, 1%) and in CMYK 100%, 80%, 0%, 98%.
Does #000105 read as a cool or warm black?
#000105 has a distinctively cool undertone, leaning slightly toward navy due to its blue-heavy composition. This makes it feel sharper and more clinical than a warmer, brownish-black, which makes it ideal for modern, tech-focused, or luxury-oriented design systems.
Why use #000105 instead of pure black?
Pure black can often look harsh on digital screens, causing eye strain and vibration against white text. Using #000105 offers a softer, more grounded alternative that maintains the authority of black while feeling slightly more natural and easier on the viewer.
Is #000105 readable on white or black?
#000105 has a 20.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.