#090C0F Hex Color
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#090c0f is an almost-black, ashy neutral with faint cool undertones and very low lightness. Its sooty, restrained character suits dark interfaces, architectural branding, and moody backgrounds, though large areas can feel heavy. Use it as a dominant base with warm white typography. The hex code #090c0f provides about 19.6:1 contrast with white.
Questions about #090c0f
What is #090c0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #090c0f is rgb(9, 12, 15), in HSL hsl(210, 25%, 5%) and in CMYK 40%, 20%, 0%, 94%.
Which colors pair well with #090c0f?
#090c0f pairs well with warm white, soft cream, muted terracotta, and restrained metallic tones, which soften its cool, sooty depth. Use lighter accents sparingly to preserve its calm, architectural feel and keep the near-black base from becoming visually heavy.
Is #090c0f readable on white or black?
#090c0f has a 19.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.