#020A0E Hex Color
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This ultra-dark, ashy black feels somber and serious without the harshness of pure black. Because it remains highly readable with white text at a 20.0:1 contrast ratio, #020a0e shines as a full-page background for minimalist dark mode interfaces. Pair it with muted gold or cool slate accents to soften its gloom. The hex code for this dim, sooty shade is #020a0e.
Questions about #020a0e
What is #020a0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #020a0e is rgb(2, 10, 14), in HSL hsl(200, 75%, 3%) and in CMYK 86%, 29%, 0%, 95%.
Why choose #020a0e over a standard pure black for web backgrounds?
#020a0e functions better than pure black because it offers a softer, more sophisticated look that reduces eye strain while maintaining excellent readability for text. This ashy tone creates a premium feel for dark mode designs, avoiding the harshness of #000000.
Which accent colors work best alongside #020a0e?
This dark, somber shade pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cool slate to soften its intensity. These balanced combinations ground the background, allowing your primary content or UI elements to pop without competing with the depth of the canvas.
Is #020a0e readable on white or black?
#020a0e has a 19.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.