#000D5E Hex Color
An intensely deep and moody navy
This intensely dark navy provides a solid, serious anchor for any interface. Because it is so saturated and dim, it works best as a primary background color or a bold branding element. Pair it with crisp white text to ensure readability, as the high contrast ratio makes the copy pop against the gloom. The hex code for this deep blue is #000d5e.
Questions about #000d5e
What is #000d5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000d5e is rgb(0, 13, 94), in HSL hsl(232, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 100%, 86%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair best with #000d5e?
#000d5e functions as a near-black foundation, so it pairs exceptionally well with crisp whites, soft creams, or vibrant metallics like gold and silver. It also creates a sophisticated, modern palette when combined with terracotta or subtle muted sage accents.
Is #000d5e a good choice for text?
Using #000d5e as text is only effective if placed against a very light, high-contrast background to maintain legibility. Because this shade is so dark and saturated, it is often better suited as a primary background color rather than for body copy.
Is #000d5e readable on white or black?
#000d5e has a 17.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.