#00081F Hex Color
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Reach for #00081f when plain black feels too flat. This near-black shade carries a faint blue undertone that keeps dark mode UIs and luxury layouts from reading dead. White text hits about 19.9:1 contrast against it, so small body copy stays sharp. The hex code #00081f works best as a dominant base, flattered by warm brass or burgundy accents.
Questions about #00081f
What is #00081f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00081f is rgb(0, 8, 31), in HSL hsl(225, 100%, 6%) and in CMYK 100%, 74%, 0%, 88%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #00081f?
White text is the clear winner, with about 19.9:1 contrast, far above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Light tints of blue or warm neutrals also read well, but keep mid-tones off this shade.
What colors pair well with #00081f?
Warm accents like burgundy, brass, and amber keep this near-black from feeling cold, while muted gold suits premium branding. Avoid low-contrast grays, which get swallowed by its depth.
Is #00081f readable on white or black?
#00081f has a 19.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.