#0A1429 Hex Color
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#0a1429 is a near-black navy with a dusty, muted quality that reads inky rather than vivid. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode interfaces, finance dashboards, and moody editorial layouts. White text sits comfortably on top at about 18.3:1 contrast, so small body text passes WCAG AA with room to spare. Pair it with burgundy or aged gold for depth instead of the usual gray.
Questions about #0a1429
What is #0a1429 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a1429 is rgb(10, 20, 41), in HSL hsl(221, 61%, 10%) and in CMYK 76%, 51%, 0%, 84%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What text color works on a #0a1429 background?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 18.3:1 contrast on #0a1429, well past the 4.5:1 minimum for body text. Pale blues and warm off-whites also work for secondary UI text.
What colors pair well with #0a1429?
Burgundy and aged gold bring out richness in #0a1429 without brightening it. For a cleaner look, pair it with cool grays and a single desaturated cyan accent in small doses.
Is #0a1429 readable on white or black?
#0a1429 has a 18.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.