#090912 Hex Color
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#090912 is a near-black shade with ashy, somber undertones that feel disciplined and severe. This color serves as a strong, moody background for high-contrast typography, offering excellent readability for white text. Because it is so dim, use it sparingly in small interface elements to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this powerful, shadowy neutral is #090912.
Questions about #090912
What is #090912 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #090912 is rgb(9, 9, 18), in HSL hsl(240, 33%, 5%) and in CMYK 50%, 50%, 0%, 93%.
How should #090912 be used in web design?
#090912 functions best as a sophisticated, near-black background that offers higher readability than pure black. Because it is extremely dim, reserve it for large containers or footer sections where it can ground your layout without making the interface feel muddy.
Does #090912 have warm or cool undertones?
Is #090912 readable on white or black?
#090912 has a 19.82:1 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.