#0B020E Hex Color
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#0b020e is an incredibly dark, ashy black with faint purple undertones. Because this shade is so desaturated and moody, it functions best as a high-contrast background rather than for fine text. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or soft cream accents for a premium editorial look. The hex code for this somber tone is #0b020e, which supports excellent white text legibility.
Questions about #0b020e
What is #0b020e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b020e is rgb(11, 2, 14), in HSL hsl(285, 75%, 3%) and in CMYK 21%, 86%, 0%, 95%.
Why does #0b020e feel different from a standard black?
This shade is essentially a very dark, desaturated violet rather than a true neutral black. That faint purple undertone gives it an organic, lived-in quality that feels less harsh and more sophisticated than pure black on a screen.
What color schemes pair best with #0b020e?
Because #0b020e is so dark and moody, it creates a striking high-contrast look when paired with cream or muted gold accents. It also works as a grounding base for jewel tones, keeping them from appearing too overwhelming.
Is #0b020e readable on white or black?
#0b020e has a 20.40:1 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.