#0E0D2C Hex Color
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Nearly black with a cool indigo cast. #0e0d2c is dim and muted, which suits dark mode backgrounds, night sky themes, and formal branding. Its low lightness gives white text about 18.9:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. For accents, try dusty rose or muted gold instead of bright primaries. The hex code #0e0d2c reads navy at a glance but feels colder.
Questions about #0e0d2c
What is #0e0d2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e0d2c is rgb(14, 13, 44), in HSL hsl(242, 54%, 11%) and in CMYK 68%, 70%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #0e0d2c?
Muted gold, slate blue, and dusty rose all flatter #0e0d2c. Its low saturation means bright primaries can look harsh beside it, so keep pairings soft or let white carry the contrast.
Is #0e0d2c a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #0e0d2c reaches about 18.9:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so small body copy stays readable on this near-black indigo.
Does #0e0d2c read warm or cool?
Cool. Blue and violet undertones outweigh any warmth, and its heavy darkness gives it a cold, night-sky feel that suits formal, spiritual, and moody designs.
Is #0e0d2c readable on white or black?
#0e0d2c has a 18.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.