#000C1A Hex Color
An inky, disciplined blue-black
#000c1a is an almost-black shade with a faint blue undertone, giving its low lightness a cold, ashy, sooty feel. Its near-black depth suits dominant backgrounds for dark mode, editorial layouts, formal branding, and high-contrast typography. The hex code #000c1a supports white text at about 19.7:1, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #000c1a
What is #000c1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000c1a is rgb(0, 12, 26), in HSL hsl(212, 100%, 5%) and in CMYK 100%, 54%, 0%, 90%.
What colors pair well with #000c1a?
The strongest pairings for #000c1a use muted metallics and restrained warm accents, especially burgundy, dusty blue, soft ivory, and desaturated gold, so its near-black depth gains contrast without losing the formal, controlled mood. Use warmer accents sparingly for a polished result.
Is #000c1a readable on white or black?
#000c1a has a 19.67:1 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.