#090B11 Hex Color
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This near-black blue holds a somber, dusty quality that feels heavy and serious. Because it sits so close to black, #090b11 functions best as a dominant background color for modern dark mode UI. It offers excellent contrast for white typography, which remains highly readable against this shade. Pair it with muted grays or sharp neon accents to avoid a muddy appearance in high-contrast design systems.
Questions about #090b11
What is #090b11 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #090b11 is rgb(9, 11, 17), in HSL hsl(225, 31%, 5%) and in CMYK 47%, 35%, 0%, 93%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How should I use #090b11 in UI design?
#090b11 serves as an ideal background choice for dark mode interfaces because it offers a softer alternative to pure black while maintaining extreme contrast for white text. Use it to reduce eye strain in screen-heavy applications.
What colors pair well with #090b11?
High-contrast accents like crisp white or vibrant neons work best against #090b11 to prevent a muddy appearance. For a balanced palette, consider adding subtle, muted grays to soften the transition between dark backgrounds and active elements.
Is #090b11 readable on white or black?
#090b11 has a 19.67:1 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.