#0B0A09 Hex Color
A somber near-black for editorial depth
#0b0a09 is a somber, near-black tone that offers significant authority for editorial typography and minimalist UI design. This hex code #0b0a09 provides an excellent high-contrast foundation for white text, maintaining an accessibility ratio of 19.8:1. While this color excels as a base for dark mode interfaces, pair it with cooler tones to prevent the shade from reading as unintentionally muddy.
Questions about #0b0a09
What is #0b0a09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b0a09 is rgb(11, 10, 9), in HSL hsl(30, 10%, 4%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 18%, 96%.
Does #0b0a09 look better on screens or in print?
#0b0a09 is best suited for high-contrast digital interfaces where its deep, near-black saturation creates clean, readable typography against bright white backgrounds. When used in print, it may behave like a rich charcoal or a very heavy black ink depending on paper texture.
Is #0b0a09 readable on white or black?
#0b0a09 has a 19.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.