#090C02 Hex Color
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#090c02 is an almost-black shade with a faint olive-green undertone and very low lightness. Its ashy, sooty appearance creates a somber sense of mystery, authority, and control. Use this hex code as a dominant background for dark interfaces, editorial layouts, or luxury branding. White text reads clearly against it, though the color can feel muddy in large flat areas.
Questions about #090c02
What is #090c02 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #090c02 is rgb(9, 12, 2), in HSL hsl(78, 71%, 3%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 83%, 95%.
What colors pair well with #090c02?
#090c02 works best with warm off-whites, muted brass, and dusty olive accents in branding and editorial layouts, bringing out its faint green undertone without making the palette feel harsh. Use lighter tones sparingly to preserve its formal, shadowy character.
Is #090c02 readable on white or black?
#090c02 has a 19.71:1 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.