#000A16 Hex Color
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Near-black #000a16 has a faint cool blue undertone and extremely low lightness. Its ashy, sooty appearance creates a somber, controlled mood suited to luxury branding, editorial layouts, dark interfaces, and formal typography. Use it as a dominant background with pale text; white text reaches about 19.9:1 contrast, supporting clear small body copy.
Questions about #000a16
What is #000a16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000a16 is rgb(0, 10, 22), in HSL hsl(213, 100%, 4%) and in CMYK 100%, 55%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #000a16?
#000a16 pairs well with muted burgundy, aged gold, warm ivory, and soft gray. These lighter or warmer accents reveal its cool blue undertone and add contrast without weakening its serious, premium character.
Is #000a16 readable on white or black?
#000a16 has a 19.90:1 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.