#0C0A16 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, somber violet borders on black. With its low light value and muted chroma, #0c0a16 functions best as a sophisticated alternative to pure black in dark mode interfaces. White text pops against this shade, maintaining excellent readability. Use this hex code as a heavy background foundation rather than a small accent, as its murky, inky character can easily overpower lighter colors in a palette.
Questions about #0c0a16
What is #0c0a16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c0a16 is rgb(12, 10, 22), in HSL hsl(250, 38%, 6%) and in CMYK 45%, 55%, 0%, 91%.
Why use #0c0a16 instead of pure black?
#0c0a16 provides a more sophisticated, softer visual experience than #000000 by introducing subtle violet undertones. This prevents the harsh, clinical feel of absolute black while still maintaining high readability when paired with crisp white text in UI designs.
What colors pair well with #0c0a16?
Is #0c0a16 readable on white or black?
#0c0a16 has a 19.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.