#0E0C16 Hex Color
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Darker than a moonless night sky, this inky purple sits so close to black that its violet undertone only surfaces in low light. The hex code #0e0c16 works best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces and moody brand layouts, where white text reaches roughly 19.4:1 contrast. Pair it with muted plum or dusty mauve accents so it never reads flat.
Questions about #0e0c16
What is #0e0c16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e0c16 is rgb(14, 12, 22), in HSL hsl(252, 29%, 7%) and in CMYK 36%, 45%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #0e0c16?
Muted plum, dusty mauve, and warm brass accents keep #0e0c16 from reading flat next to brighter elements. Skip pairing it with pure black, since the violet undertone disappears against it.
Is #0e0c16 readable on white or black?
#0e0c16 has a 19.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.