#0A4179 Hex Color
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This cool, deep blue carries a professional weight, making it a reliable anchor for corporate and financial branding. With its high contrast ratio against white text, #0a4179 serves as a solid base for data-heavy UI or formal backgrounds. It creates a steady, serious atmosphere that feels authoritative without being overly dark. Designers should pair this hex code with muted grays or creams to keep the palette grounded.
Questions about #0a4179
What is #0a4179 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a4179 is rgb(10, 65, 121), in HSL hsl(210, 85%, 26%) and in CMYK 92%, 46%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with 0a4179 for professional designs?
This deep blue creates a clean, sophisticated contrast when paired with cream or warm gray tones. Using these neutral, lighter colors prevents the design from feeling too heavy or closed in, while maintaining the professional authority of 0a4179 as an anchor.
Is 0a4179 a good choice for text-heavy corporate websites?
Yes, 0a4179 works exceptionally well for text and data interfaces because it offers high legibility against white or light backgrounds. It feels more grounded and modern than standard black, reducing visual strain while maintaining a serious, trustworthy tone for financial or educational platforms.
Is #0a4179 readable on white or black?
#0a4179 has a 10.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.