#012DA5 Hex Color
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Think of deep ocean water just past sunset. #012da5 is a dark navy hex code with a faint purple undertone, dim enough to feel moody while still reading clearly blue. It works best as a dominant base in finance, law enforcement, and corporate design, where its low lightness comes across as steady and authoritative. White text passes WCAG AA comfortably against it at about 10.9:1 contrast. If you want related shades, see what colors make blue.
Questions about #012da5
What is #012da5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #012da5 is rgb(1, 45, 165), in HSL hsl(224, 99%, 33%) and in CMYK 99%, 73%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #012da5?
Rich warm tones suit #012da5 better than cool ones. Try burgundy, muted gold, or soft cream to balance its cold undertone. White text also reaches about 10.9:1 contrast against it.
Is #012da5 readable on white or black?
#012da5 has a 10.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.