#0A2114 Hex Color
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This near-black green carries a moody, somber tone. It works best as a primary background color rather than an accent, providing a stable, organic alternative to pure black. Because white text creates a sharp 16.9:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable even at small sizes. The hex code for this dim, earthy green is #0a2114.
Questions about #0a2114
What is #0a2114 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a2114 is rgb(10, 33, 20), in HSL hsl(146, 53%, 8%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 39%, 87%.
Why use #0a2114 instead of pure black?
Using #0a2114 creates a softer, more organic aesthetic that feels less jarring than pure black on digital screens. It maintains excellent readability for white text while adding a subtle, natural depth that helps ground your layout without losing clarity.
What colors pair well with #0a2114?
Is #0a2114 readable on white or black?
#0a2114 has a 16.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.