#0B2847 Hex Color
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This deep, desaturated navy carries a serious and authoritative tone. Because it is quite dark, #0b2847 functions best as a stable background or a supporting base color for corporate branding and technology interfaces. White text offers excellent contrast against this shade, ensuring readability for UI elements. Use it sparingly, as this moody, dusty hue can feel heavy if applied across too large an area.
Questions about #0b2847
What is #0b2847 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b2847 is rgb(11, 40, 71), in HSL hsl(211, 73%, 16%) and in CMYK 85%, 44%, 0%, 72%.
What design styles work best with #0b2847?
Use #0b2847 to ground professional or corporate interfaces where authority is key. It functions best as a footer or sidebar background, especially when paired with crisp white text to maintain high readability and clean, modern contrast for your users.
Does #0b2847 lean warm or cool?
This color reads as a decidedly cool, muted navy with subtle grey undertones. It lacks the vibrancy of primary blues, making it a sophisticated choice for designs that require a serious, stable foundation without the intensity of a standard deep blue.
Is #0b2847 readable on white or black?
#0b2847 has a 14.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.