#0A2182 Hex Color
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#0a2182 is a deep, highly saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet cast. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, controlled feel, making it effective for finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant background with white type, which reaches about 13.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #0a2182.
Questions about #0a2182
What is #0a2182 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a2182 is rgb(10, 33, 130), in HSL hsl(229, 86%, 27%) and in CMYK 92%, 75%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0a2182?
#0a2182 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic scheme, and warm accents such as orange or coral for energetic complementary contrast in buttons and highlights.
Is #0a2182 warm or cool?
#0a2182 reads as a cool blue because its strong blue base has a slight violet cast; its deep value adds a serious, controlled mood suited to interfaces that need authority and focus.
Is #0a2182 readable on white or black?
#0a2182 has a 13.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.