#0e1116
#0e1116 is rgb(14, 17, 22), or hsl(218, 22%, 7%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is neutral-900 (#171717), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 18.91:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| black | 1.11:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| slate-900 | 1.06:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| gray-100 | 17.18:1 | 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 #0e1116 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #0e1116 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #1c2530
Used together in Scrollytelling.
1.22:1
Not for normal text - #2f6fed
Used together in Scrollytelling.
4.16:1
Not for normal text - #e8503a
Used together in Scrollytelling.
5.08:1
AA normal text - #f7f5f0
Used together in Scrollytelling.
17.36:1
AA normal text
A readable starting point
white text on #0e1116: 18.91:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #0e1116.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #0e1116 as the primary color, following the Scrollytelling style: rgb(14, 17, 22), nearest Tailwind token neutral-900. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 18.91:1 on white, 1.11:1 on black).
Paste this into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or v0 to use #0e1116 with correct contrast constraints. Browse all palette colors.
Questions about #0e1116
What color is #0e1116?
#0e1116 is rgb(14, 17, 22), or hsl(218, 22%, 7%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is neutral-900 (#171717), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #0e1116?
White (#ffffff) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #0e1116: 18.91:1. 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 #0e1116 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#0e1116], text-[#0e1116], 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.