#0E1117 Hex Color
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The hex code #0e1117 is a nearly black, muted blue-gray with ashy undertones and very low lightness. It creates a serious, mysterious mood for dark-mode interfaces, finance, security, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant background with brighter cool accents; white text remains highly readable, with about an 18.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #0e1117
What is #0e1117 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e1117 is rgb(14, 17, 23), in HSL hsl(220, 24%, 7%) and in CMYK 39%, 26%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #0e1117?
The blue-gray base of #0e1117 pairs well with cyan, icy blue, lavender, and warm amber accents, which add separation without overwhelming its restrained mood. Use brighter tones for buttons, links, and data highlights, then verify contrast for each text color.
Does #0e1117 read as warm or cool?
It reads as cool because its near-black base carries a muted blue-gray cast rather than brown, red, or yellow undertones. That cool bias supports focused, technical, and understated interfaces, especially when balanced with warmer accents.
Is #0e1117 readable on white or black?
#0e1117 has a 18.89:1 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.