#0B1D70 Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, #0b1d70 is a cool navy blue with a clean blue-violet undertone. This hex code brings authority and security to finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background or dark-mode base, then add white text for strong readability, with about 14.7:1 contrast. Its intensity can feel heavy in large, enclosed layouts.
Questions about #0b1d70
What is #0b1d70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b1d70 is rgb(11, 29, 112), in HSL hsl(229, 82%, 24%) and in CMYK 90%, 74%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #0b1d70?
#0b1d70 pairs well with burgundy, warm ivory, and muted brass because those accents temper its cool, saturated depth without weakening its formal character in a restrained corporate or editorial palette. Use #0b1d70 as the dominant base and reserve warmer tones for buttons, rules, or small highlights.
What mood does #0b1d70 create in branding?
Its low lightness and strong saturation make #0b1d70 feel controlled, serious, and dependable, while the cool blue-violet undertone adds distance and mystery; it suits security, finance, government, law, and other brands that need authority without pure black.
Is #0b1d70 readable on white or black?
#0b1d70 has a 14.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.