#0E0A0E Hex Color
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With its near-black value and faint, dusty purple undertone, #0e0a0e creates a somber, mysterious mood. The hex code works well as a dominant dark-mode background, especially with white text, which provides strong contrast for body copy. Pair it with muted mauve or aged gold for luxury, spiritual, gaming, or counterculture designs, though its muddy depth can swallow fine details.
Questions about #0e0a0e
What is #0e0a0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e0a0e is rgb(14, 10, 14), in HSL hsl(300, 17%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 0%, 95%.
What colors pair well with #0e0a0e?
#0e0a0e pairs well with white for clear contrast, while muted mauve and aged gold accents add restrained warmth without losing its mysterious character; pale lavender and soft cream can also brighten the palette without making the near-black base feel harsh. Use lighter accents for details, since similarly dark colors can disappear.
Is #0e0a0e warm or cool?
#0e0a0e reads as a cool near-black because its faint purple undertone nudges it away from neutral black, though its dusty, muted quality keeps the effect subdued rather than vividly violet. It can still feel luxurious when paired with warm metallic or cream accents.
Is #0e0a0e readable on white or black?
#0e0a0e has a 19.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.