#0A5E84 Hex Color
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Reach for dark blue like #0a5e84 when a design needs a steady, serious base: finance dashboards, government portals, or moody dark interfaces. Its hex code sits low in both saturation and lightness, so the color reads cold and reserved rather than bold. White text clears AA on it at about 7.1:1 contrast. Pair it with muted grays (see how to make gray) or warm sand to soften the gloom.
Questions about #0a5e84
What is #0a5e84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a5e84 is rgb(10, 94, 132), in HSL hsl(199, 86%, 28%) and in CMYK 92%, 29%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #0a5e84?
Warm sand and terracotta lift #0a5e84 out of its gloom, while charcoal and cool grays lean into its somber side. Avoid bright cyans, which make it look washed out.
Is #0a5e84 readable on white or black?
#0a5e84 has a 7.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.