#0a0e1a
#0a0e1a is rgb(10, 14, 26), or hsl(225, 44%, 7%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is zinc-950 (#09090b), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 19.25:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| black | 1.09:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| slate-900 | 1.08:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| gray-100 | 17.50:1 | pass | pass | pass |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #0a0e1a in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #0a0e1a in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #0f1419
Used together in Particle System.
1.04:1
Not for normal text - #64c8ff
Used together in Particle System.
10.31:1
AA normal text - #64ffc8
Used together in Particle System.
15.29:1
AA normal text - #a78bfa
Used together in Particle System.
7.08:1
AA normal text - #e0e8ff
Used together in Particle System.
15.73:1
AA normal text
A readable starting point
white text on #0a0e1a: 19.25:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #0a0e1a.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #0a0e1a as the primary color, following the Particle System style: rgb(10, 14, 26), nearest Tailwind token zinc-950. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 19.25:1 on white, 1.09:1 on black).
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Questions about #0a0e1a
What color is #0a0e1a?
#0a0e1a is rgb(10, 14, 26), or hsl(225, 44%, 7%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is zinc-950 (#09090b), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #0a0e1a?
White (#ffffff) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #0a0e1a: 19.25:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #0a0e1a in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#0a0e1a], text-[#0a0e1a], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.