#0A4AAA Hex Color
Bold professional blue for clear interfaces
#0a4aaa is a saturated, mid-tone blue that commands attention without feeling aggressive. Its high contrast allows for crisp readability, making it an excellent choice for UI backgrounds or bold, text-heavy branding. While it leans professional and reliable, use it as a 60% base color to avoid overwhelming a design. The hex code for this primary blue is #0a4aaa.
Questions about #0a4aaa
What is #0a4aaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a4aaa is rgb(10, 74, 170), in HSL hsl(216, 89%, 35%) and in CMYK 94%, 56%, 0%, 33%.
What makes #0a4aaa effective for web interfaces?
The high saturation and mid-tone weight of #0a4aaa provide excellent legibility against white backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for buttons or headers. Use it sparingly as an accent to ensure your design remains professional and balanced without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #0a4aaa readable on white or black?
#0a4aaa has a 8.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.