#0A2226 Hex Color
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#0a2226 is a very dark, muted cyan with ashy gray undertones and low brightness. Its serious, shadowed character suits technology, aerospace, entertainment, and moody interface designs. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background or strong contrast base, then add pale cyan or warm coral accents. The hex code #0a2226 supports clear white body text at about 16.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #0a2226
What is #0a2226 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a2226 is rgb(10, 34, 38), in HSL hsl(189, 58%, 9%) and in CMYK 74%, 11%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #0a2226?
#0a2226 pairs well with pale cyan for a cool, low-key palette, while warm coral adds lively contrast without overwhelming its deep base. Use off-white text or accents when you want a softer finish than stark white.
Is #0a2226 a warm or cool color?
#0a2226 reads as a cool, shadowed cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by gray undertones and very low brightness, giving it a restrained, serious character suited to technical, cinematic, and atmospheric designs.
Is #0a2226 readable on white or black?
#0a2226 has a 16.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.