#0A0E0F Hex Color
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This nearly black, ashy shade offers a stark, somber alternative to pure black. Because of its extremely low lightness and neutral temperature, the hex code #0a0e0f serves as an excellent base for high-contrast UI designs. It pairs well with crisp white text to ensure readability. Use this color for dark backgrounds when you need professionalism and serious depth without the harshness of a standard midnight black.
Questions about #0a0e0f
What is #0a0e0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a0e0f is rgb(10, 14, 15), in HSL hsl(192, 20%, 5%) and in CMYK 33%, 7%, 0%, 94%.
Why choose #0a0e0f instead of standard black?
Using #0a0e0f provides a more natural, subtle depth that prevents the harsh visual vibration often caused by pure black. This ashy, near-black shade maintains professional legibility while feeling less aggressive on the eyes in dark mode interfaces.
Is #0a0e0f readable on white or black?
#0a0e0f has a 19.39:1 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.