#0A5372 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #0a5372 is a blue shade with subtle teal undertones and a cool, serious presence. It suits security, finance, healthcare, and nautical branding as a supporting tone or dark interface base. White text achieves about an 8.4:1 contrast ratio, making the hex code suitable behind small body text and fine UI details.
Questions about #0a5372
What is #0a5372 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a5372 is rgb(10, 83, 114), in HSL hsl(198, 84%, 24%) and in CMYK 91%, 27%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #0a5372?
#0a5372 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, sand, and muted coral, which provide contrast without overpowering its dark teal-blue character while preserving its cool, serious mood and visual depth. Use lighter neutrals for clean interfaces and warmer accents when the design needs more energy.
Does #0a5372 look warm or cool?
#0a5372 reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue base is softened by subtle teal undertones rather than red or yellow, giving it a calm, serious, grounded presence in digital interfaces and brand palettes. Its muted saturation keeps the effect restrained when brighter blues feel too energetic.
Is #0a5372 readable on white or black?
#0a5372 has a 8.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.