#0512BC Hex Color
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#0512bc is a deep, highly saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its dark value feels serious and controlled, while its strong chroma keeps it sharper than a muted navy. The hex code #0512bc suits technology, finance, security, and formal interfaces, especially as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #0512bc
What is #0512bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0512bc is rgb(5, 18, 188), in HSL hsl(236, 95%, 38%) and in CMYK 97%, 90%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #0512bc?
The strongest pairings for #0512bc use warm contrast or softened neutrals, such as burgundy, pale peach, cream, or cool gray. Use one warm accent sparingly to keep the saturated blue focused, rather than competing with several bright colors.
Is #0512bc readable on white or black?
#0512bc has a 11.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.