#0B161E Hex Color
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This near-black blue carries a serious weight, useful for high-contrast dark mode interfaces. Because the hex code #0b161e sits so close to black, it avoids the harshness of pure ink. White text remains legible against it with an 18.3:1 contrast ratio. Use this shade as a solid background or pair it with muted metallics to maintain a professional, tech-forward look that remains readable.
Questions about #0b161e
What is #0b161e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b161e is rgb(11, 22, 30), in HSL hsl(205, 46%, 8%) and in CMYK 63%, 27%, 0%, 88%.
Is #0b161e better for web design than pure black?
Using #0b161e often creates a more comfortable viewing experience because it reduces eye strain caused by the harsh contrast of pure black against white text. This near-black blue maintains a professional, tech-forward aesthetic while keeping your text highly readable.
Which color palettes work well with #0b161e?
Is #0b161e readable on white or black?
#0b161e has a 18.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.