#090C1D Hex Color

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Hex color #090c1d graphic
Nearly black with muted indigo undertones, #090c1d has a sooty, ashy look that feels serious and introspective. The hex code works well as a dominant dark-mode background for spiritual, luxury, or night-sky designs, especially with burgundy or soft lavender accents. White text achieves about 19.4:1 contrast, making small body text highly readable.

Questions about #090c1d

What is #090c1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #090c1d is rgb(9, 12, 29), in HSL hsl(231, 53%, 7%) and in CMYK 69%, 59%, 0%, 89%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #090c1d?
Burgundy and soft lavender pair well with #090c1d, adding warmth or gentle contrast without weakening its nocturnal mood, while pale accents help buttons, borders, and illustrations remain visible against the dark base.
Is #090c1d warm or cool?
#090c1d reads as a cool near-black because its blue-indigo undertones outweigh any warmth from its low lightness, supporting focused, serious interfaces and pairing naturally with pale lavender, silver, or restrained warm accents.
Is #090c1d readable on white or black?
#090c1d has a 19.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.