#000E24 Hex Color
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This near-black navy serves as a grounded, serious base for corporate or legal interfaces. Because it is so desaturated and dark, #000e24 offers excellent readability for white text, achieving a high 19.3:1 contrast ratio. It works best as a primary background color rather than an accent, providing a professional alternative to pure black that feels less harsh in dark mode applications.
Questions about #000e24
What is #000e24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000e24 is rgb(0, 14, 36), in HSL hsl(217, 100%, 7%) and in CMYK 100%, 61%, 0%, 86%.
How does #000e24 compare to pure black in web design?
#000e24 serves as a sophisticated alternative to pure black, reducing eye strain in dark mode interfaces. Because it retains a subtle blue undertone, it feels less harsh than carbon black while maintaining a massive 19.3:1 contrast ratio for white text.
Which color palettes work best with #000e24?
Is #000e24 readable on white or black?
#000e24 has a 19.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.