#0A182B Hex Color
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This dusty, near-black blue carries a heavy, serious presence. Because of its extreme darkness, the hex code #0a182b works best as a moody, full-page background for high-tech or financial interfaces. It offers excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability. Pair this shade with muted gold or soft copper accents to add warmth and prevent the design from feeling too clinical or cold.
Questions about #0a182b
What is #0a182b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a182b is rgb(10, 24, 43), in HSL hsl(215, 62%, 10%) and in CMYK 77%, 44%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with the deep blue of #0a182b?
Because #0a182b is so dark and near-black, it serves as a powerful anchor for warm metallic accents. Pair it with muted gold or soft copper tones to add visual warmth and prevent the interface from feeling too cold or clinical.
Is #0a182b suitable for large blocks of text?
While #0a182b works exceptionally well as a moody, full-page background, it is generally too dark for body text. Use it instead to ground your layout, ensuring you select a high-contrast off-white or very light gray for all your readable content.
Is #0a182b readable on white or black?
#0a182b has a 17.82:1 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.