#010A0A Hex Color
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This sooty, near-black shade feels heavy and somber. Because it sits at the extreme end of the darkness scale, the hex code #010a0a serves best as a premium background or an anchor for moody editorial design. It provides excellent contrast for white typography, though it can overwhelm smaller, colored text. Pair it with muted gold or crisp slate to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #010a0a
What is #010a0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #010a0a is rgb(1, 10, 10), in HSL hsl(180, 82%, 2%) and in CMYK 90%, 0%, 0%, 96%.
What is the best way to use #010a0a in design?
Use #010a0a as a grounding anchor for high-end, editorial layouts that require a sophisticated near-black foundation. It performs best as a deep, moody background for crisp white typography, provided you avoid using it alongside other dark, muddy tones that flatten the design.
Does #010a0a work well with color accents?
Because #010a0a is extremely dark, it is best paired with muted gold or cool slate tones rather than bright neons. These softer, metallic or cool hues prevent the overall composition from looking overly heavy, maintaining clarity while keeping the aesthetic moody.
Is #010a0a readable on white or black?
#010a0a has a 20.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.