#010F80 Hex Color
Deep navy with a steady, formal weight
A saturated, ink-dark navy that sits closer to black than blue. #010f80 reads formal and steady, which suits finance sites, dark interfaces, and layouts that need weight without noise. Warm gold or soft coral accents cut through its depth, while white text stays legible against it. Avoid using it for fine print on colored backgrounds, where it loses clarity.
Questions about #010f80
What is #010f80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #010f80 is rgb(1, 15, 128), in HSL hsl(233, 98%, 25%) and in CMYK 99%, 88%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #010f80?
Warm metallics like gold and brass balance its cool depth, while soft coral or dusty peach creates a stronger contrast. For a subdued palette, pair it with warm grays and off-whites.
Is #010f80 a good background color for text?
Yes. Its very low lightness gives white text a contrast ratio of about 15.2:1, well past WCAG AAA. Light text stays legible on it even at small sizes.
Is #010f80 readable on white or black?
#010f80 has a 15.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.