#000A22 Hex Color
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#000a22 is an extremely dark, sooty navy that sits just a step above pure black. It offers a grounded, professional feel for corporate branding or moody UI backgrounds. Because it is so dark, white text creates excellent 19.7:1 contrast for high legibility. Pair this hex code with muted golds or creams to prevent it from looking too flat or washed out in application.
Questions about #000a22
What is #000a22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000a22 is rgb(0, 10, 34), in HSL hsl(222, 100%, 7%) and in CMYK 100%, 71%, 0%, 87%.
How can I make #000a22 feel less flat in a design?
You should pair #000a22 with muted golds or soft creams to introduce warmth and visual interest. Using these accent colors prevents the deep navy from appearing washed out or overly severe while maintaining its professional and moody aesthetic.
Is #000a22 suitable for text on a white background?
#000a22 is an excellent choice for text because it provides a 19.7:1 contrast ratio against pure white, exceeding accessibility standards. It functions as a softer, more nuanced alternative to pure black while maintaining perfect readability.
Is #000a22 readable on white or black?
#000a22 has a 19.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.