#0E0F09 Hex Color
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Almost black with a dull yellow undertone, #0e0f09 is a sooty, muted shade that reads somber and heavy. Its low lightness makes it a strong dark background, and white text hits roughly 19.2:1 contrast, far past WCAG AA. Pair it with warm ochre or burnt orange accents to keep the yellow from turning muddy.
Questions about #0e0f09
What is #0e0f09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e0f09 is rgb(14, 15, 9), in HSL hsl(70, 25%, 5%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 40%, 94%.
What text color works best on #0e0f09?
White text reads most clearly, with a contrast ratio of about 19.2:1 against #0e0f09. That is well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable.
Does #0e0f09 read warm or cool?
It reads warm, since the yellow undertone still shows through even at such low lightness. Warm accents like ochre or burnt orange flatter it, while cool grays can make it look flat.
Is #0e0f09 readable on white or black?
#0e0f09 has a 19.24:1 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.