#0B0E0E Hex Color
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Near-black with a faint cool, ashy undertone, #0b0e0e creates a somber, restrained foundation for modern design. Its low lightness gives interfaces, typography, architecture, and moody branding a serious, sophisticated feel. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 19.4:1 contrast, while pale gray or muted metallic accents prevent large areas from feeling muddy. The hex code is #0b0e0e.
Questions about #0b0e0e
What is #0b0e0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b0e0e is rgb(11, 14, 14), in HSL hsl(180, 12%, 5%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 0%, 95%.
Does #0b0e0e read as warm or cool?
#0b0e0e reads as cool because its near-black base carries a faint ashy undertone rather than brown or red warmth, keeping the shade restrained and serious while avoiding the stark feel of pure black.
Which colors pair well with #0b0e0e?
#0b0e0e pairs well with white, pale gray, and muted metallic tones for crisp contrast, while desaturated accents or warm earth tones add character without overwhelming its somber base in large areas.
Is #0b0e0e readable on white or black?
#0b0e0e has a 19.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.