#0B1014 Hex Color

Somber Blue-Black for Dark Interfaces

Hex color #0b1014 graphic
A nearly black, ashy blue, #0b1014 has very low lightness and muted saturation, giving it a somber, dependable feel. It works best as a dominant dark-mode background for finance, security, or technology interfaces. White text reads clearly at about 19.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #0b1014.

Questions about #0b1014

What is #0b1014 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b1014 is rgb(11, 16, 20), in HSL hsl(207, 29%, 6%) and in CMYK 45%, 20%, 0%, 92%.
Does #0b1014 read as warm or cool?
#0b1014 reads as a cool near-black because its subtle blue undertone keeps it away from brown, giving it a restrained, dependable feel that suits technical, security-focused, and calm dark interfaces.
What colors pair well with #0b1014?
The near-black blue of #0b1014 pairs well with white, pale cool grays, muted cyan, and restrained teal accents, adding contrast while preserving its technical, low-light mood across interfaces and layouts.
Is #0b1014 readable on white or black?
#0b1014 has a 19.11:1 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.