#030B1C Hex Color
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Near-black in lightness with muted blue undertones, #030b1c gives designs a somber, controlled mood. This dark blue hex code works best as a dominant UI or dark-mode background, where white body text has about a 19.7:1 contrast ratio. Its heavy tone can feel muddy across large layouts, so pair it with steel blue or burgundy for depth.
Questions about #030b1c
What is #030b1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #030b1c is rgb(3, 11, 28), in HSL hsl(221, 81%, 6%) and in CMYK 89%, 61%, 0%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #030b1c?
#030b1c pairs well with steel blue, burgundy, and pale neutrals because these accents add contrast without weakening its controlled, cool mood, making them useful for hierarchy in dark interfaces, editorial layouts, and restrained branding.
Does #030b1c look warm or cool?
#030b1c reads as a cool near-black because its blue component dominates the red and green channels, giving it a subdued, serious feel that suits dark surfaces more than warm, energetic backgrounds.
Is #030b1c readable on white or black?
#030b1c has a 19.65:1 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.