#0A507F Hex Color
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Dark, dim, and honestly a bit gloomy, this navy sits far down on the cool side. #0a507f works best as a dominant base for finance, government, or tech layouts, where its low lightness reads as authority. White text is the clear choice on it, hitting about 8.5:1 contrast. It flatters burgundy more than camel, and muted neutrals like those in what colors make gray keep its somber tone intact. The hex code is #0a507f.
Questions about #0a507f
What is #0a507f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a507f is rgb(10, 80, 127), in HSL hsl(204, 85%, 27%) and in CMYK 92%, 37%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #0a507f?
Burgundy, brass, and warm taupe bring out its depth, while crisp white handles text and borders. Avoid bright cyans, which make it look flat and murky instead of deep.
Is #0a507f readable on white or black?
#0a507f has a 8.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 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.