#0E1C26 Hex Color
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This desaturated, near-black blue carries a moody and professional weight. Because of its extremely low lightness, #0e1c26 works best as a primary background for high-contrast UI designs. White text remains perfectly legible against this dark base, ensuring readability for small body copy. Pair it with soft, muted accent colors to prevent harsh visual tension in your layout. The hex code for this shade is #0e1c26.
Questions about #0e1c26
What is #0e1c26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e1c26 is rgb(14, 28, 38), in HSL hsl(205, 46%, 10%) and in CMYK 63%, 26%, 0%, 85%.
What design scenarios work best for #0e1c26?
#0e1c26 serves as an excellent foundation for dark-mode interfaces where visual hierarchy is essential. Because it is nearly black but retains a hint of blue, it feels softer and more sophisticated than pure black, making it ideal for professional software dashboards.
Is #0e1c26 readable on white or black?
#0e1c26 has a 17.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.