#0A4480 Hex Color
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#0a4480 is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and a shaded, serious finish. Its deep tone suits finance, security, government, and corporate interfaces, especially as a dominant background with white text. The hex code #0a4480 provides about 9.8:1 contrast with white, supporting small body text while conveying trust, authority, and stability.
Questions about #0a4480
What is #0a4480 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a4480 is rgb(10, 68, 128), in HSL hsl(211, 86%, 27%) and in CMYK 92%, 47%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #0a4480?
#0a4480 pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and muted gold, combining strong readability with enough warmth to soften its serious, high-authority character in interfaces, dashboards, and brand systems.
Does #0a4480 read as warm or cool?
#0a4480 reads as a cool blue because its deep blue base lacks noticeable yellow or red warmth; that restrained temperature supports trust and stability, while its high saturation keeps the shade crisp instead of gray or dusty.
Is #0a4480 readable on white or black?
#0a4480 has a 9.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.