#0A2A46 Hex Color
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With its dark, cool blue tone and muted intensity, #0a2a46 feels serious, stable, and reserved. The hex code #0a2a46 works well as a dominant background for finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Pair it with burgundy or muted gold for depth, and use white text for strong, accessible contrast in interfaces.
Questions about #0a2a46
What is #0a2a46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a2a46 is rgb(10, 42, 70), in HSL hsl(208, 75%, 16%) and in CMYK 86%, 40%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #0a2a46?
Burgundy adds warmth and depth, while muted gold creates a restrained accent against #0a2a46; white and pale blue provide clean contrast for text, borders, and interface details without making the palette feel bright or casual.
What mood does #0a2a46 create in branding?
#0a2a46 reads as a cool, serious blue because its low lightness and subdued saturation create a stable, reserved impression rather than an energetic one, giving layouts a restrained, professional feel. It suits finance, technology, government, and formal branding, especially for dominant backgrounds.
Is #0a2a46 readable on white or black?
#0a2a46 has a 14.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.