#0A192F Hex Color
A sophisticated and authoritative near-black navy
This near-black navy serves as a sophisticated, modern alternative to standard black backgrounds. Because it is highly saturated and dark, it provides excellent contrast for white typography, which scores a 17.6:1 ratio for accessibility. Use #0a192f as a dominant base for professional tech or finance interfaces to project authority and stability. It looks especially refined when paired with soft, desaturated accent colors.
Questions about #0a192f
What is #0a192f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a192f is rgb(10, 25, 47), in HSL hsl(216, 65%, 11%) and in CMYK 79%, 47%, 0%, 82%.
Why use #0a192f instead of standard black?
It provides a softer, more modern feel while retaining the high contrast needed for excellent readability. Using this near-black navy creates a sophisticated visual hierarchy, especially when paired with white or light accent colors in digital interface design.
What colors pair best with #0a192f?
Because #0a192f is a dark, neutral base, it works best with high-contrast, desaturated tones. Try pairing it with a soft teal for a clean tech aesthetic, or a crisp silver to emphasize its cool, professional undertones.
Is #0a192f readable on white or black?
#0a192f 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.