#0B0206 Hex Color
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This near-black shade carries an ashy, somber quality that feels more grounded than pure black. With an exceptional 20.5:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well as a high-legibility background for editorial designs or luxury branding. Use the hex code #0b0206 for large, moody UI surfaces where you need maximum authority and depth without the starkness of a true black.
Questions about #0b0206
What is #0b0206 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b0206 is rgb(11, 2, 6), in HSL hsl(333, 69%, 3%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 45%, 96%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Why use #0b0206 instead of pure black?
This ashy near-black feels less severe than absolute black while maintaining a massive 20.5:1 contrast ratio against white text. It provides necessary authority for high-end digital interfaces without causing the eye fatigue often associated with true, stark black backgrounds.
Which design styles work best with #0b0206?
#0b0206 thrives in luxury branding and editorial web designs where legibility is non-negotiable. Its subtle ashy undertones ground your layouts, making it ideal for large, immersive UI surfaces that require a sophisticated, moody, and grounded atmosphere without sacrificing essential accessibility.
Is #0b0206 readable on white or black?
#0b0206 has a 20.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.02:1 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.