#0A0610 Hex Color
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An inky, almost-black shade, #0a0610 feels heavy and somber. It carries deep, cool violet undertones that separate it from standard flat black. As a background, this hex code provides excellent contrast for white typography, making it a reliable choice for dark-themed UI designs. Use it in moderation to avoid a muddy appearance, as its extreme darkness can overwhelm lighter color palettes.
Questions about #0a0610
What is #0a0610 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a0610 is rgb(10, 6, 16), in HSL hsl(264, 45%, 4%) and in CMYK 38%, 62%, 0%, 94%.
How should #0a0610 be used in UI design?
#0a0610 works best as a primary background for interfaces that require a premium, moody feel without the harshness of pure black. Because of its subtle violet undertones, it feels softer and more sophisticated than standard flat black when paired with off-white or silver typography.
Does #0a0610 read as a warm or cool color?
#0a0610 is definitively a cool-toned shade. The heavy saturation of blue and purple pigments gives it a crisp, chilly appearance that feels significantly colder than neutral or brownish charcoals, making it an excellent choice for night-mode themes and high-end digital applications.
Is #0a0610 readable on white or black?
#0a0610 has a 20.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.