#0A0908 Hex Color
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Badab Black Wash is a nearly pure, sooty black that avoids the harshness of standard ink. This hex code, #0a0908, functions best as a dominant dark mode background rather than a standard accent. It pairs beautifully with bright metallics or soft, desaturated creams to prevent a muddy appearance. Its high accessibility rating ensures white text remains perfectly readable on top for your UI designs.
Questions about Badab Black Wash
What is the hex code for Badab Black Wash?
Badab Black Wash is #0a0908. In RGB that is rgb(10, 9, 8), in HSL hsl(30, 11%, 4%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 20%, 96%.
Is #0a0908 suitable for primary UI backgrounds?
Yes, Badab Black Wash works exceptionally well as a dark mode background because it avoids the harsh, high-contrast strain often caused by pure black. It offers a sophisticated, softened depth that makes white or light text feel significantly more comfortable to read.
What colors pair best with #0a0908?
This sooty black looks best when paired with bright metallics like gold or silver, or desaturated creams to prevent a muddy aesthetic. Use it as a neutral anchor to make vibrant accents pop without overwhelming the design.
Is Badab Black Wash readable on white or black?
Badab Black Wash has a 19.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.