#001122 Hex Color

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Kuretake Black Manga color codes graphic
Kuretake Black Manga is a soot-heavy, near-black blue that sits right on the edge of visibility. Its extremely low lightness makes it an excellent, somber base for dark mode interfaces. Because it is so dim, pair it with bright off-whites rather than pure white to avoid harsh contrast. This hex code, #001122, provides a serious, grounded alternative to standard charcoal grays in tech branding.

Questions about Kuretake Black Manga

What is the hex code for Kuretake Black Manga?
Kuretake Black Manga is #001122. In RGB that is rgb(0, 17, 34), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 7%) and in CMYK 100%, 50%, 0%, 87%.
Why is #001122 effective for dark mode designs?
#001122 is extremely low in lightness, which reduces eye strain by providing a softer contrast than pure black. This near-black blue sits at the edge of visibility, making it a professional choice for backgrounds while maintaining a grounded, serious tone in tech interfaces.
Which colors pair best with Kuretake Black Manga?
Use bright, cool-toned off-whites to complement the soot-heavy nature of #001122 without creating jarring visual spikes. You can also successfully layer this color with soft, desaturated slate or muted silver tones to maintain a sophisticated, monochromatic look throughout your UI.
Is Kuretake Black Manga readable on white or black?
Kuretake Black Manga has a 19.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.