#0A1633 Hex Color
Serious and grounded nearly black navy
This nearly black navy carries a heavy, inky weight that reads as serious and grounded. With high contrast against white text, #0a1633 works best as a primary dark mode background or a base for professional corporate branding. It offers more character than a standard black, providing a stable, moody foundation. Because it is quite dark, use it sparingly in layouts to avoid overpowering your interface.
Questions about #0a1633
What is #0a1633 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a1633 is rgb(10, 22, 51), in HSL hsl(222, 67%, 12%) and in CMYK 80%, 57%, 0%, 80%.
What is the best way to use #0a1633 in a website interface?
Because #0a1633 carries significant weight, it works best as a primary dark mode background or a base layer to ground lighter UI elements. Pair it with crisp white or soft cream text to ensure high contrast and readable, professional typography.
Which colors pair well with #0a1633 for a professional scheme?
Use high-contrast accents like crisp white or pale grays to keep the layout from feeling too oppressive. For a sophisticated corporate palette, try integrating metallic silver or muted gold accents to complement the deep, inky nature of this specific navy shade.
Is #0a1633 readable on white or black?
#0a1633 has a 17.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.