#0B1117 Hex Color
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Almost black with a muted blue cast, #0b1117 feels somber, controlled, and dependable. Its low lightness creates a strong foundation for technology, finance, security, or government interfaces, especially in dark mode. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 19.0:1 contrast. The hex code #0b1117 pairs well with restrained blue-gray and burgundy accents.
Questions about #0b1117
What is #0b1117 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b1117 is rgb(11, 17, 23), in HSL hsl(210, 35%, 7%) and in CMYK 52%, 26%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #0b1117?
Muted blue-gray and restrained burgundy pair well with #0b1117, adding color without disrupting its controlled, professional mood; white or very light text provides a crisp foreground for interfaces, headings, and key controls.
Is #0b1117 warm or cool?
#0b1117 reads as a cool near-black because its blue channel is higher than its red and green channels, giving surfaces a subdued, technical feel rather than a brown or warm cast.
Is #0b1117 readable on white or black?
#0b1117 has a 18.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.