#000814 Hex Color
A somber near-black with intense depth
#000814 is a somber, near-black shade with intense depth. It functions best as a dominant background color in dark mode interfaces, where it offers high contrast for white text without the harshness of pure black. Use it for premium branding and editorial layouts to create a sense of mystery. Because it sits so low on the lightness scale, pair it with muted metallics to maintain sophistication.
Questions about #000814
What is #000814 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000814 is rgb(0, 8, 20), in HSL hsl(216, 100%, 4%) and in CMYK 100%, 60%, 0%, 92%.
Why use #000814 instead of pure black for dark mode?
Using #000814 provides a softer visual experience that reduces eye strain compared to the harsh contrast of absolute black. Its subtle blue-black undertone adds premium character, making white typography appear crisper and more readable on high-end interface designs.
Which color combinations work best with #000814?
This deep shade thrives when paired with muted metallic tones like champagne or soft gold for a luxurious look. Because it is so dark, using slightly desaturated warm grays or cool charcoal also creates a balanced, professional, and readable visual hierarchy.
Is #000814 readable on white or black?
#000814 has a 20.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.