#0F1719 Hex Color
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This nearly black shade has dusty cyan undertones that give it a moody, serious presence. As a hex code, #0f1719 works best as a primary background for dark mode interfaces or technical branding. Because of its extremely low lightness, white text pops with high contrast. Pair it with soft muted teals to emphasize its shadowy character rather than using pure black.
Questions about #0f1719
What is #0f1719 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f1719 is rgb(15, 23, 25), in HSL hsl(192, 25%, 8%) and in CMYK 40%, 8%, 0%, 90%.
How does #0f1719 differ from standard pure black?
#0f1719 creates a softer, more sophisticated interface than pure black because its subtle cyan undertones provide depth. It prevents the harsh, flat feeling of zero-value black, making it an ideal background choice for technical, modern software design.
Which colors pair best with #0f1719 for a professional palette?
This shade works exceptionally well when paired with muted teal to highlight its cool undertones, or crisp white for essential accessibility. Avoid high-saturation primaries which can look jarring against such a serious, dark foundation, opting instead for desaturated accent tones.
Is #0f1719 readable on white or black?
#0f1719 has a 18.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.