#030D14 Hex Color
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#030d14 is an extremely dark, sooty blue that mimics the appearance of black. Because of its intense depth and low light value, it functions best as a dominant background color in dark mode interfaces. Pair this hex code with high-contrast white text to maintain readability, as its near-black saturation can wash out subtle accent colors if not carefully balanced.
Questions about #030d14
What is #030d14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #030d14 is rgb(3, 13, 20), in HSL hsl(205, 74%, 5%) and in CMYK 85%, 35%, 0%, 92%.
Does #030d14 work better than pure black for website backgrounds?
#030d14 is often superior to pure black because it offers a softer, more natural visual depth that reduces eye strain during prolonged viewing. Its subtle blue undertones make interfaces feel less harsh while maintaining the elegance of a dark aesthetic.
Is #030d14 readable on white or black?
#030d14 has a 19.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.