#0F1216 Hex Color
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This near-black grey provides a serious, muted foundation for modern dark mode interfaces. Because it is highly desaturated and sits so low in value, it avoids the harshness of pure black while maintaining excellent contrast for white text. The hex code for this color is #0f1216. Use it as a dominant background to ground moody designs or as a backdrop for high-contrast typography.
Questions about #0f1216
What is #0f1216 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f1216 is rgb(15, 18, 22), in HSL hsl(214, 19%, 7%) and in CMYK 32%, 18%, 0%, 91%.
Why use #0f1216 instead of pure black for UI backgrounds?
#0f1216 provides a more natural, comfortable visual experience by reducing the harsh contrast that pure black often creates against white text. It maintains a deep, professional look while being easier on the eyes during extended screen time.
What colors pair best with #0f1216 for modern design?
Is #0f1216 readable on white or black?
#0f1216 has a 18.77:1 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.