#000506 Hex Color
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#000506 is an almost-black shade with a faint blue-green cast and extremely low lightness. Its ashy, sooty appearance creates a somber sense of mystery, control, and authority. As a dominant base, it suits dark-mode interfaces, luxury branding, editorial layouts, and formal typography. The #000506 hex code provides about 20.5:1 contrast with white, supporting readable text.
Questions about #000506
What is #000506 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000506 is rgb(0, 5, 6), in HSL hsl(190, 100%, 1%) and in CMYK 100%, 17%, 0%, 98%.
What colors pair well with #000506?
Muted metallics and restrained jewel tones pair well with #000506, especially burgundy, brass, and dusty blue. Use the near-black as the dominant base, then reserve brighter partners for headings, controls, or small focal accents.
Is #000506 readable on white or black?
#000506 has a 20.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.02:1 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.