#0A0A6B Hex Color
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The hex code #0a0a6b sits close to deep water at night, a navy so dark it nearly reads black. That low lightness gives it a heavy, serious feel. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode UI or formal branding, where white text hits about 16.6:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold or burgundy for a classic corporate palette.
Questions about #0a0a6b
What is #0a0a6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a0a6b is rgb(10, 10, 107), in HSL hsl(240, 83%, 23%) and in CMYK 91%, 91%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #0a0a6b?
Muted gold, burgundy, and warm cream all flatter #0a0a6b. The warmth balances its cool undertones, while white text stays highly readable on top of it.
Is #0a0a6b a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #0a0a6b reaches about 16.6:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 ratio WCAG AA requires for body text, making it a solid dark mode base.
What does the color #0a0a6b mean or convey?
Dark navy shades like this one read as trustworthy, stable, and authoritative. That is why finance, law enforcement, and government branding lean on them so heavily.
Is #0a0a6b readable on white or black?
#0a0a6b has a 16.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.