#0C1011 Hex Color
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A near-black grey, #0c1011 has muted, ashy undertones and a somber, almost colorless finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, stable mood suited to dark interfaces, architecture, typography, and minimal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 19.1:1 contrast. The hex code #0c1011 can feel muddy in large printed areas.
Questions about #0c1011
What is #0c1011 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c1011 is rgb(12, 16, 17), in HSL hsl(192, 17%, 6%) and in CMYK 29%, 6%, 0%, 93%.
What colors pair well with #0c1011?
#0c1011 pairs well with white, cool gray, muted sage, and warm metallic tones, creating clear contrast while preserving its restrained character across dark interfaces, editorial layouts, and minimal brand systems. Keep lighter accents controlled so the near-black base remains dominant.
Is #0c1011 readable on white or black?
#0c1011 has a 19.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.