#06090C Hex Color
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Extremely dark and lightly ashy, #06090c reads almost black with a cool, sooty undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, controlled mood suited to luxury branding, editorial layouts, and dark interfaces. Use the hex code as a dominant background with warm white typography; its roughly 20:1 contrast supports clear, accessible small text.
Questions about #06090c
What is #06090c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06090c is rgb(6, 9, 12), in HSL hsl(210, 33%, 4%) and in CMYK 50%, 25%, 0%, 95%.
Does #06090c look warm or cool?
#06090c reads cool because its blue component is higher than its red and green components, giving the near-black base a faint blue-gray, sooty cast rather than a brown or red warmth. That undertone stays subtle at its very low lightness.
What colors pair well with #06090c?
#06090c pairs well with warm white, soft gray, muted blue, and restrained metallic accents, creating clear separation while preserving its cool, controlled mood in branding, editorial layouts, and dark interfaces. Use warm-white text for readability and brighter accents sparingly.
Is #06090c readable on white or black?
#06090c has a 19.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.