#0C1E1D Hex Color
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A heavily desaturated, near-black cyan, #0c1e1d functions as a sophisticated, moody alternative to standard charcoal or black. Its strong blue-green undertone provides a modern technical edge for UI backgrounds and dark mode interfaces. Because of its intense darkness, it creates high contrast with white text, maintaining legibility for small body copy. Use this hex code as a stable, grounding base in branding or aerospace design.
Questions about #0c1e1d
What is #0c1e1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c1e1d is rgb(12, 30, 29), in HSL hsl(177, 43%, 8%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 3%, 88%.
Is #0c1e1d suitable for primary body text?
#0c1e1d works effectively for body copy when paired against a very light background, offering a softer reading experience than pure black. Its subtle teal saturation adds visual depth without overwhelming the layout or sacrificing essential legibility.
What colors pair well with #0c1e1d?
Is #0c1e1d readable on white or black?
#0c1e1d has a 17.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.