#03091E Hex Color
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#03091e is a nearly black, blue-leaning shade with very low lightness and a sooty, somber presence. Its depth suggests mystery, authority, and restraint, making it effective as a dominant UI or editorial background. Pair it with white or muted silver for sharp contrast; white text reaches about 19.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #03091e.
Questions about #03091e
What is #03091e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #03091e is rgb(3, 9, 30), in HSL hsl(227, 82%, 6%) and in CMYK 90%, 70%, 0%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #03091e?
White provides the strongest contrast with #03091e, while muted silver preserves a softer, refined look; cool blue-gray accents maintain its restrained mood, and small warm accents can add energy without weakening the dark foundation.
Does #03091e look warm or cool?
#03091e reads as a very cool, near-black shade because its low lightness is shaped by a subtle blue cast, giving interfaces and editorial layouts a focused, serious feel rather than a warm or relaxed one.
Is #03091e readable on white or black?
#03091e has a 19.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.