#0C021E Hex Color
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#0c021e is an almost-black shade with a faint violet undertone and extremely low lightness. Its ashy, sooty appearance feels serious and controlled, making it effective for dark interfaces, luxury branding, editorial layouts, and formal typography. Use it as a dominant background; white text over this hex code reaches about 20.1:1 contrast for clear small text.
Questions about #0c021e
What is #0c021e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c021e is rgb(12, 2, 30), in HSL hsl(261, 88%, 6%) and in CMYK 60%, 93%, 0%, 88%.
Which colors pair well with #0c021e in a premium palette?
#0c021e pairs well with muted burgundy, warm ivory, and brushed metallic accents because its low-light, violet-black base lets richer tones stand out while preserving a formal, premium mood in restrained palettes.
Is #0c021e readable on white or black?
#0c021e has a 20.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.