#0A1499 Hex Color
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#0a1499 is a dark, highly saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its strong depth gives layouts a serious, controlled feel, supporting trust and authority in finance, security, technology, and corporate design. Use the hex code #0a1499 as a dominant base with white text; its contrast is about 13.4:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #0a1499
What is #0a1499 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a1499 is rgb(10, 20, 153), in HSL hsl(236, 88%, 32%) and in CMYK 93%, 87%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #0a1499?
Pair #0a1499 with burgundy for a formal, dramatic palette, or soften it with warm ivory and muted gold when the layout needs more warmth and approachability without losing contrast or authority. Use burgundy sparingly for emphasis in identity systems or editorial layouts.
Is #0a1499 readable on white or black?
#0a1499 has a 13.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.