#0A0A1E Hex Color
An inky, near-black navy for depth
This inky, near-black shade carries a heavy, serious weight. Because #0a0a1e is so dark and muted, it functions best as a dominant UI background rather than fine text. It offers excellent contrast for bright white typography, making it a reliable anchor for moody, tech-focused design systems. Pair it with muted gold accents to sharpen its murky edges.
Questions about #0a0a1e
What is #0a0a1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a0a1e is rgb(10, 10, 30), in HSL hsl(240, 50%, 8%) and in CMYK 67%, 67%, 0%, 88%.
How should I use #0a0a1e in a website UI?
#0a0a1e functions best as a dominant background color for modern, moody interfaces where you need to ground bright UI elements. It provides a more nuanced, sophisticated alternative to pure black while maintaining excellent contrast for white or light-colored text.
What colors pair well with #0a0a1e?
This deep tone works effectively when paired with bright whites for readability, or muted metallics like gold and silver to create a premium, high-tech aesthetic. Avoid overly saturated primary colors as they may clash with the intense darkness of the shade.
Is #0a0a1e readable on white or black?
#0a0a1e has a 19.53:1 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.