#000E3A Hex Color
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This near-black navy is intensely dark and cool. Because it is so unsaturated, #000e3a functions well as a grounded base for corporate branding or moody UI layouts. It provides an excellent high-contrast backdrop for white typography, which remains perfectly legible. Pair it with muted gold or crisp cream to avoid a flat appearance, as this hex code can look muddy alongside bright, saturated colors.
Questions about #000e3a
What is #000e3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000e3a is rgb(0, 14, 58), in HSL hsl(226, 100%, 11%) and in CMYK 100%, 76%, 0%, 77%.
What colors pair best with the deep tone of #000e3a?
Is #000e3a suitable for long-form reading text?
While #000e3a is an excellent choice for backgrounds, it is usually too dark for body text. Use it instead as a sophisticated alternative to pure black for headers or UI elements that require a high-contrast, professional, and grounded appearance.
Is #000e3a readable on white or black?
#000e3a has a 18.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 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.