#090916 Hex Color
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Darker than a moonless night sky, #090916 is a near-black shade with a faint blue undertone. Its very low lightness suits dark mode interfaces and premium branding, where it works best as a dominant base. White text reads clearly on it at about 19.8:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose to keep layouts from feeling flat.
Questions about #090916
What is #090916 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #090916 is rgb(9, 9, 22), in HSL hsl(240, 42%, 6%) and in CMYK 59%, 59%, 0%, 91%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #090916?
Muted gold and dusty rose both lift this near-black without making it look harsh. For editorial layouts, a warm off-white for type and a single burgundy accent keep the palette restrained.
Is #090916 readable on white or black?
#090916 has a 19.76:1 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.