#000E17 Hex Color
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Reach for #000e17 when a design needs a background darker than navy but softer than black. The hex code #000e17 reads as a blue so deep it borders on black, with a sooty, muted undertone that suits dark mode UI and finance or nautical branding. White text hits about 19.5:1 contrast against it, so small body text passes WCAG AA with ease. Pair it with muted teal for depth.
Questions about #000e17
What is #000e17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000e17 is rgb(0, 14, 23), in HSL hsl(203, 100%, 5%) and in CMYK 100%, 39%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #000e17?
Muted teal, steel gray, and warm brass all sit well against #000e17, adding contrast without breaking its somber mood. Skip bright saturated accents, since they overwhelm this subdued blue.
What feeling does #000e17 give a design?
It reads serious and controlled rather than energetic, thanks to its very low lightness and gray undertones. That makes it a dependable pick for security, finance, and law enforcement visuals.
Is #000e17 readable on white or black?
#000e17 has a 19.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.