#0B0312 Hex Color

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#0b0312 is an almost-black shade with subtle purple undertones and very low lightness, giving layouts a somber, secretive edge. It works as a dominant background in luxury branding, editorial layouts, and dark interfaces. White text reaches about 20.3:1 contrast here. Restrained highlights keep large areas from feeling muddy. The hex code is #0b0312.

Questions about #0b0312

What is #0b0312 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b0312 is rgb(11, 3, 18), in HSL hsl(272, 71%, 4%) and in CMYK 39%, 83%, 0%, 93%.
What colors pair well with #0b0312?
The #0b0312 hex color pairs well with white, pale lavender, muted gold, and mauve, which reveal its purple undertone without competing with its deep base; reserve brighter accents for buttons, links, or small highlights.
Does #0b0312 look warm or cool?
The #0b0312 hex color reads cool because its near-black base carries a subtle purple bias, although its extreme darkness softens that undertone in most interface contexts beside pale surfaces and light neutrals. It feels somber and private rather than bright or energetic.
Is #0b0312 readable on white or black?
#0b0312 has a 20.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.03:1 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.