#0B1220 Hex Color
A serious and inky near-black blue
This near-black blue holds a serious, inky quality perfect for moody UI backgrounds. Because #0b1220 is so heavily saturated and dark, white text remains highly legible against it. It performs best as a dominant base for corporate tech or security branding. Pair it with soft cream accents to reduce visual fatigue, as standard pure white can appear too harsh against such a deep, shadowy tone.
Questions about #0b1220
What is #0b1220 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b1220 is rgb(11, 18, 32), in HSL hsl(220, 49%, 8%) and in CMYK 66%, 44%, 0%, 87%.
Why use #0b1220 instead of pure black?
Using #0b1220 provides a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure black by adding a subtle blue depth. It reduces harshness against white or cream elements, making it ideal for modern dark-mode interfaces that need to feel professional rather than sterile.
What are the best accent colors for #0b1220?
Is #0b1220 readable on white or black?
#0b1220 has a 18.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 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.