#100F14 Hex Color
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#100f14 is an ultra-dark, sooty purple that sits right at the edge of black. It lacks saturation, making it feel somber and strictly utilitarian. Because it is so dim, this hex code works best as a primary background color for modern dark mode UI. Pair it with soft cream text rather than pure white to keep the reading experience comfortable and readable.
Questions about #100f14
What is #100f14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #100f14 is rgb(16, 15, 20), in HSL hsl(252, 14%, 7%) and in CMYK 20%, 25%, 0%, 92%.
Why use #100f14 instead of pure black for dark mode interfaces?
Using #100f14 provides a softer, more sophisticated foundation that reduces eye strain compared to harsh, absolute black backgrounds. This sooty purple hue adds subtle depth, making text and interface elements feel less jarring and more harmonious on high-contrast displays.
Is #100f14 readable on white or black?
#100f14 has a 19.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.