#0B0538 Hex Color
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#0b0538 is a very dark, muted indigo with sooty violet undertones and an almost black appearance. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, mysterious feel, fitting meditation brands, formal identities, and night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 19.2:1 contrast. Burgundy adds a richer accent without brightening the palette. The hex code is #0b0538.
Questions about #0b0538
What is #0b0538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b0538 is rgb(11, 5, 56), in HSL hsl(247, 84%, 12%) and in CMYK 80%, 91%, 0%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0b0538?
#0b0538 pairs well with white for crisp contrast and with burgundy for a rich, low-key accent; pale lavender or cool gray can soften its near-black appearance without losing the palette's nocturnal mood.
Does #0b0538 feel warm or cool?
#0b0538 reads as a cool color because its deep blue-indigo base carries violet undertones, while its muted darkness gives it a restrained, nocturnal character rather than the sharp, energetic feel of brighter blues.
Is #0b0538 readable on white or black?
#0b0538 has a 19.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.