#0A4BB2 Hex Color
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#0a4bb2 is a saturated, medium-dark blue with a cool cast and strong visual weight. It suggests seriousness, reliability, and controlled depth, making it effective for finance, technology, security, and government branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or bold supporting tone, pairing it with burgundy or warm gray. White text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast on this color.
Questions about #0a4bb2
What is #0a4bb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a4bb2 is rgb(10, 75, 178), in HSL hsl(217, 89%, 37%) and in CMYK 94%, 58%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #0a4bb2 in a palette?
Burgundy and warm gray pair well with #0a4bb2, balancing its cool, saturated blue with warmth or restraint; white creates a crisp high-contrast combination, while pale blue supports a calmer monochromatic interface without competing with the dominant tone.
What mood does #0a4bb2 create in design?
#0a4bb2 conveys seriousness, reliability, and controlled depth through its cool, saturated blue appearance. It works especially well for finance, technology, security, and government interfaces where a strong, dependable visual tone matters more than softness or playfulness.
Is #0a4bb2 readable on white or black?
#0a4bb2 has a 7.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.