#06061A Hex Color
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This ultra-dark, sooty shade operates as a softer, more atmospheric alternative to pure black. Because it sits at such low lightness, #06061a is an excellent choice for full-screen UI backgrounds where high contrast is necessary. White text creates a sharp, readable 20.0:1 ratio against it. Pair it with muted gold or cool slate accents to lean into its serious, authoritative character.
Questions about #06061a
What is #06061a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06061a is rgb(6, 6, 26), in HSL hsl(240, 63%, 6%) and in CMYK 77%, 77%, 0%, 90%.
How does #06061a perform as a background color for web design?
#06061a acts as a sophisticated, atmospheric base that allows white or light-toned typography to pop with high readability. It provides a sharp 20.0:1 contrast ratio against standard white text, making it a professional choice for modern dark-mode interfaces.
What accent colors pair well with #06061a?
This deep shade creates a serious, authoritative palette when paired with muted golds or cool slate accents. The slight blue undertone in #06061a also makes it a versatile companion for soft, desaturated metallic tones or high-contrast monochromatic design schemes.
Is #06061a readable on white or black?
#06061a has a 20.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.