#0B4949 Hex Color
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A dark, desaturated cyan, #0b4949 possesses a cool and dusty character that feels grounded. Because of its low chroma, it works best as a moody, sophisticated background rather than a vibrant pop of color. It provides excellent readability for white text, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI designs. Pair it with soft, warm creams to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or clinical.
Questions about #0b4949
What is #0b4949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b4949 is rgb(11, 73, 73), in HSL hsl(180, 74%, 16%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 0%, 71%.
What color schemes pair well with #0b4949?
Is #0b4949 suitable for text on dark backgrounds?
While #0b4949 works well as a background color, it is likely too dark for use as body text on anything but the lightest surfaces. Use this shade primarily for UI backgrounds or accents where readability requires a high contrast partner like white text.
Is #0b4949 readable on white or black?
#0b4949 has a 10.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.