#0A1C23 Hex Color
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This near-black shade carries a heavy, muted cyan undertone that leans toward a dusty midnight aesthetic. Because #0a1c23 is so dark, it serves best as a dominant background for high-contrast UI designs. Pair it with soft cream or muted orange accents to break up its serious, gloomy nature. White text remains perfectly legible here, making it a functional choice for modern dark mode layouts.
Questions about #0a1c23
What is #0a1c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a1c23 is rgb(10, 28, 35), in HSL hsl(197, 56%, 9%) and in CMYK 71%, 20%, 0%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #0a1c23 for UI design?
#0a1c23 works best when balanced by soft neutrals or warm accents to break up its severity. Pair it with a creamy off-white for text or a muted terracotta for buttons to create a sophisticated, modern color palette.
Is #0a1c23 suitable for text-heavy layouts?
Yes, #0a1c23 serves as an excellent background for white or light-toned typography because it provides a softer, more atmospheric alternative to pure black. Its subtle cyan undertone reduces visual fatigue while maintaining enough depth for high readability on screens.
Is #0a1c23 readable on white or black?
#0a1c23 has a 17.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.