#101045 Hex Color
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This near-black indigo is extremely desaturated and cool, functioning as a serious, authoritative base for dark mode interfaces. Because it sits so close to black, #101045 provides high contrast for white text, making it highly readable for UI body copy. Pair it with soft metallic accents or muted creams to prevent the palette from feeling too flat or overly rigid in your final designs.
Questions about #101045
What is #101045 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #101045 is rgb(16, 16, 69), in HSL hsl(240, 62%, 17%) and in CMYK 77%, 77%, 0%, 73%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Why is #101045 a good choice for dark mode UI?
This color functions as an authoritative, near-black foundation that offers higher readability than pure black. By using #101045 for backgrounds, you reduce eye strain while maintaining a professional, high-contrast environment that makes white or light-colored text pop.
What colors pair best with #101045?
Soft metallic accents or warm creams provide the best balance against this cool, intense indigo. Avoid pairing it with other dark shades, as you want to introduce cream or silver elements to prevent the overall palette from appearing flat or overly rigid.
Is #101045 readable on white or black?
#101045 has a 17.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.