#050B17 Hex Color
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#050b17 is an almost-black shade with a faint blue undertone, so dark it reads as ink. It works best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces, formal branding, and luxury packaging, where it feels richer than flat black. White text hits about 19.7:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with brass or muted teal to bring out its cold edge.
Questions about #050b17
What is #050b17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #050b17 is rgb(5, 11, 23), in HSL hsl(220, 64%, 5%) and in CMYK 78%, 52%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #050b17?
Warm metallics flatter #050b17 best. Brass, antique gold, and champagne tones play against its cold blue undertone, while muted teal or sage make softer secondary colors. Avoid muddy grays, which lose all definition against it.
Does #050b17 read as black or blue?
On its own it reads as black. Set next to true black, the blue undertone shows, which is why designers reach for it to add depth to dark palettes without going full navy.
Is #050b17 readable on white or black?
#050b17 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.