#0A2126 Hex Color
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#0a2126 is a dark, desaturated cyan that leans heavily into grey. Its extreme darkness and dusty undertones make it a sophisticated alternative to standard black for UI backgrounds. Because white text creates excellent contrast against this hex code, it works effectively for high-legibility dark mode designs. Pair it with soft, muted corals to balance the severity of its deep, moody presence.
Questions about #0a2126
What is #0a2126 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a2126 is rgb(10, 33, 38), in HSL hsl(191, 58%, 9%) and in CMYK 74%, 13%, 0%, 85%.
How should I use #0a2126 in UI design?
#0a2126 serves as a sophisticated, high-legibility foundation for dark mode interfaces. Because it leans towards grey rather than pure black, it reduces eye strain while maintaining enough depth to ensure white text remains readable and crisp against the background.
What colors pair well with #0a2126?
This shade works best when balanced by warm, muted tones that cut through its intense, cold presence. Pair #0a2126 with soft corals or muted terracotta to create a harmonious contrast that softens the severity of such a deep, dark hue.
Is #0a2126 readable on white or black?
#0a2126 has a 16.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.