#030F12 Hex Color
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#030f12 is an almost-black cyan with a muted, ashy cast and very low lightness. Its somber depth suits technology, aerospace, entertainment, and moody interface designs. Use it as a dominant dark background with pale cyan or warm copper accents. White text offers about 19.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #030f12.
Questions about #030f12
What is #030f12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #030f12 is rgb(3, 15, 18), in HSL hsl(192, 71%, 4%) and in CMYK 83%, 17%, 0%, 93%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #030f12?
Pale cyan, muted copper, and warm off-white pair well with #030f12, balancing its cool, near-black base with readable contrast and a controlled glow in interfaces, posters, and digital artwork alike.
Is #030f12 a warm or cool color?
#030f12 reads as a cool color because its blue-green cyan bias outweighs its near-black value, creating a muted, ashy impression rather than the warmth associated with brown, red, or yellow undertones. Its low lightness can make the hue subtle, so pale accents help preserve its cyan character.
Is #030f12 readable on white or black?
#030f12 has a 19.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.