#0A429E Hex Color
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#0a429e is a saturated, deep blue with cool undertones and a serious, controlled presence. Its contrast with white is about 9.2:1, supporting readable body text. Use this hex code as a dominant background for security, finance, healthcare, and corporate interfaces. Burgundy or soft gray adds a formal finish to technology branding, uniforms, and structured layouts.
Questions about #0a429e
What is #0a429e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a429e is rgb(10, 66, 158), in HSL hsl(217, 88%, 33%) and in CMYK 94%, 58%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #0a429e?
#0a429e pairs well with white and soft gray for a formal, high-contrast look, while burgundy adds warmth without overpowering its serious, controlled character in technology, corporate, or structured branding projects. Use muted neutrals to keep the overall palette restrained.
Is #0a429e warm or cool?
#0a429e is a cool, saturated blue because its hue leans strongly toward blue with little visible warmth, giving it a controlled, dependable mood suited to security, finance, healthcare, and corporate design. It works well when you want authority without the starkness of black.
Is #0a429e readable on white or black?
#0a429e has a 9.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.