#0A0A16 Hex Color
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The #0a0a16 hex code creates a nearly black, ashy indigo with muted blue-violet undertones and very low lightness. Its sooty depth feels serious and spiritual, making it effective for night-sky branding, meditation interfaces, and luxury layouts. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which provides about 19.7:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #0a0a16
What is #0a0a16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a0a16 is rgb(10, 10, 22), in HSL hsl(240, 38%, 6%) and in CMYK 55%, 55%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #0a0a16?
The #0a0a16 hex color pairs well with white for crisp contrast, while soft lavender, silver, and muted blue-violet accents add separation without competing with its dark, ashy indigo base in polished layouts.
Does #0a0a16 look warm or cool?
#0a0a16 reads as a cool color because its near-black base carries muted blue-violet undertones, giving it a quiet, nocturnal feel rather than the brown or red cast associated with warm dark neutrals.
Is #0a0a16 readable on white or black?
#0a0a16 has a 19.66:1 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.