#0E0538 Hex Color
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Almost black and intensely somber, #0e0538 is a cold, sooty indigo that leans into total darkness. This near-black tone works best as a moody, atmospheric background rather than a primary accent, as it can appear muddy in high light. Because of the extreme depth, white text provides excellent readability against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for high-contrast dark mode interfaces or formal branding.
Questions about #0e0538
What is #0e0538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e0538 is rgb(14, 5, 56), in HSL hsl(251, 84%, 12%) and in CMYK 75%, 91%, 0%, 78%.
What makes #0e0538 effective for interface design?
Because #0e0538 sits right on the edge of total black, it provides excellent readability for white or light-colored text while maintaining a softer, more atmospheric depth than standard solid black. It serves as a sophisticated foundation for high-contrast dark mode layouts.
Does #0e0538 read more blue or purple?
This hue functions as a cold, sooty indigo that leans strongly toward deep violet under certain screen conditions. It bridges the gap between navy and black, offering a subtle, complex richness that avoids the flatness sometimes found in pure, neutral black tones.
Is #0e0538 readable on white or black?
#0e0538 has a 19.13:1 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.