#030C14 Hex Color
Near-Black With a Cold Undertone
#030c14 is a shade of black with a faint blue undertone that reads as near-total darkness on screen. Its somber, sooty character suits dark mode interfaces, luxury branding, and editorial backgrounds. Treat it as a dominant base and set white type over it; contrast reaches about 19.7:1, well past WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #030c14
What is #030c14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #030c14 is rgb(3, 12, 20), in HSL hsl(208, 74%, 5%) and in CMYK 85%, 40%, 0%, 92%.
What colors pair well with #030c14?
Warm accents like amber, brass, and burnt sienna give #030c14 a rich, editorial look, while muted grays tend to vanish against it. Try it with burgundy for premium branding work.
Is #030c14 readable on white or black?
#030c14 has a 19.68:1 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.