#080B12 Hex Color
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#080b12 is an ultra-dark, sooty shade that sits just off pure black. It offers a muted, ashy quality that feels more grounded than stark black. This hex code works best as a primary background for high-end digital interfaces where you want serious, moody contrast. It pairs well with crisp white text, providing excellent readability while maintaining a premium, authoritative look for your design.
Questions about #080b12
What is #080b12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #080b12 is rgb(8, 11, 18), in HSL hsl(222, 38%, 5%) and in CMYK 56%, 39%, 0%, 93%.
How does #080b12 perform as a UI background?
#080b12 provides a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure black for digital backgrounds, offering excellent readability when paired with white text. It maintains high contrast while reducing eye strain, making it ideal for modern, minimalist web designs.
Which colors pair best with #080b12?
This shade pairs beautifully with cool whites or soft, desaturated tones like sage green or dusty blue for a balanced, harmonious look. Avoid overly saturated warm colors that may clash with its ashy, neutral undertones and ruin its premium feel.
Is #080b12 readable on white or black?
#080b12 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.