#060B1E Hex Color
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#060b1e is a near-black shade with intense, inky blue undertones. Its extreme darkness makes it an excellent choice for a modern, high-contrast dark mode background. Because it is so saturated and dim, it works best when paired with stark white text or bright, neon accents to maintain readability. The hex code for this moody, serious tone is #060b1e.
Questions about #060b1e
What is #060b1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #060b1e is rgb(6, 11, 30), in HSL hsl(228, 67%, 7%) and in CMYK 80%, 63%, 0%, 88%.
How should I use #060b1e in UI design?
Use #060b1e as a sophisticated base for dark mode interfaces where pure black feels too harsh or flat. It provides an elegant, moody backdrop that maintains high legibility when paired with stark white text or vibrant, neon-accented UI elements.
Does #060b1e work well with other colors?
Because #060b1e is extremely dark and desaturated, it pairs exceptionally well with cool, bright highlights like electric cyan or soft silver accents. These high-contrast pairings prevent the design from feeling muddy while emphasizing the subtle blue character of the shade.
Is #060b1e readable on white or black?
#060b1e has a 19.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.