#0E0C0A Hex Color
A deeply saturated and sooty neutral
#0e0c0a is an extremely dark, sooty neutral that skirts the line between black and deep grey. Because it is so dim, it serves as a powerful backdrop for high-contrast interface elements. White text pops easily against this shade, offering excellent readability. Avoid using it for fine typography, as the limited saturation can make small letterforms blur into the background.
Questions about #0e0c0a
What is #0e0c0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e0c0a is rgb(14, 12, 10), in HSL hsl(30, 17%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 29%, 95%.
Is #0e0c0a suitable for body text on a website?
Using #0e0c0a for small body text is generally not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds to prevent blurring. It is much more effective as a background color for large interface blocks or navigation bars.
What colors pair well with the deep tone of #0e0c0a?
This sooty black pairs beautifully with clean, high-saturation colors to create a modern aesthetic. It works exceptionally well alongside bright cool-blue or sharp white accents, as these shades cut through the darkness to provide necessary visual relief for the user.
Is #0e0c0a readable on white or black?
#0e0c0a has a 19.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.