#050C09 Hex Color
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Almost black with a faint green undertone, #050c09 feels ashy, sooty, and restrained. This very dark hex code suggests mystery, authority, and disciplined elegance. Use it as a dominant background for dark interfaces, editorial layouts, or premium branding, then add pale text or muted metallic accents. White text reaches about 19.8:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #050c09
What is #050c09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #050c09 is rgb(5, 12, 9), in HSL hsl(154, 41%, 3%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 25%, 95%.
Is #050c09 warm or cool?
#050c09 reads slightly cool because its near-black base carries a restrained green undertone, though its extremely low lightness dominates perception. It feels more neutral and sooty than visibly green, especially beside brighter or saturated colors.
Is #050c09 suitable for text or backgrounds?
#050c09 works best as a background or large display field, not as dark text on midtone surfaces. White text has about a 19.8:1 contrast ratio here, exceeding WCAG AA for body text and supporting clear interface content.
Is #050c09 readable on white or black?
#050c09 has a 19.75:1 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.