#000D57 Hex Color
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#000d57 is a near-black shade of blue that commands attention through its sheer intensity. Because it is so dark, this color works best as a foundational base rather than an accent. It pairs beautifully with crisp white text, providing excellent legibility for high-contrast UI designs. Use this hex code when you need a professional, reliable alternative to standard black in your corporate or tech-focused branding.
Questions about #000d57
What is #000d57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000d57 is rgb(0, 13, 87), in HSL hsl(231, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 100%, 85%, 0%, 66%.
How should I use #000d57 in interface design?
#000d57 functions best as a dark structural base rather than a subtle accent color. Because of its extreme depth, pair it with crisp white text or very light neutrals to maintain high readability across your user interface elements.
What colors pair best with #000d57?
This deep navy creates a striking, professional palette when combined with bright, cool-toned whites or soft metallics like silver. Avoid pairing it with muted earth tones, as the intensity of #000d57 can easily overwhelm softer or less saturated colors.
Is #000d57 readable on white or black?
#000d57 has a 17.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.