#0C1519 Hex Color
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Dark, muted cyan with a blue-green cast, #0c1519 has a gloomy, serious presence without looking flat. The hex code works well as a dominant background for dark-mode interfaces, aerospace branding, and moody entertainment designs. Its near-black lightness supports clear white body text, with about an 18.5:1 contrast ratio, while pale cyan accents add focus.
Questions about #0c1519
What is #0c1519 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c1519 is rgb(12, 21, 25), in HSL hsl(198, 35%, 7%) and in CMYK 52%, 16%, 0%, 90%.
What colors pair well with #0c1519?
Pale cyan accents create clear focus against #0c1519, while white offers strong readability. For a softer palette, try sage or muted blue-green tones; warm terracotta can add contrast without losing its serious, atmospheric character.
What mood does #0c1519 create, and where does it work best?
#0c1519 creates a gloomy, serious mood with more color character than flat black because of its muted blue-green cast, making it useful for dark-mode interfaces, aerospace branding, cinematic layouts, and other restrained, atmospheric designs.
Is #0c1519 readable on white or black?
#0c1519 has a 18.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.