#0A1834 Hex Color
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Navy sits near the edge of black, and #0a1834 is a pure example: very dark, slightly ashy, and cold in undertone. It reads as serious and stable, which is why finance, law, and government branding lean on it. Its best role is a dominant base for dark mode interfaces or formal layouts, where white text reaches a strong 17.6:1 contrast ratio. It can turn muddy at large sizes, so keep it behind content rather than in fine type.
Questions about #0a1834
What is #0a1834 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a1834 is rgb(10, 24, 52), in HSL hsl(220, 68%, 12%) and in CMYK 81%, 54%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #0a1834?
Warm metallics like brass and amber lift its cold undertone, while burgundy adds richness without clashing. For high contrast, pair it with white text, which reaches about 17.6:1 on this shade.
Is #0a1834 a good background color?
Yes. Its low lightness makes it a strong base for dark mode UI and moody layouts, as long as body text stays light. Small dark details disappear against it, so keep accents bright.
Is #0a1834 readable on white or black?
#0a1834 has a 17.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.