#0A315C Hex Color
A serious and deep unsaturated navy
#0a315c is a deep, unsaturated navy with a dim, serious character. Because of its high contrast against white, it serves as an excellent base for dark mode interfaces or formal branding. Pair this shade with soft gold or cream accents to prevent the color from feeling too cold. The hex code for this professional blue is #0a315c.
Questions about #0a315c
What is #0a315c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a315c is rgb(10, 49, 92), in HSL hsl(211, 80%, 20%) and in CMYK 89%, 47%, 0%, 64%.
Does #0a315c work well for UI text?
#0a315c acts as a softer alternative to pure black when used for large headings or branding elements. Because it is so deep, it maintains excellent readability against white or light gray backgrounds without the harsh intensity of charcoal.
What colors complement #0a315c effectively?
This deep navy pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like cream or soft gold, which prevent the color from feeling too cold or clinical. For a balanced, high-end palette, try mixing it with muted earth tones to ground the visual weight.
Is #0a315c readable on white or black?
#0a315c has a 13.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.