#0B3170 Hex Color
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#0b3170 is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and a shadowed finish. It gives interfaces and branding a serious, dependable feel, fitting finance, security, government, and corporate design. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this dark blue is #0b3170.
Questions about #0b3170
What is #0b3170 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b3170 is rgb(11, 49, 112), in HSL hsl(217, 82%, 24%) and in CMYK 90%, 56%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #0b3170?
#0b3170 pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and restrained warm accents such as copper or muted gold, creating clear contrast while softening its serious, cool character for interfaces, brand palettes, and editorial layouts.
Is #0b3170 warm or cool?
#0b3170 reads as a cool blue because its strong blue bias and low lightness give it a shadowed, controlled appearance rather than a warm, energetic one across digital and print applications. It works well when a design needs authority, stability, and visual weight.
Is #0b3170 readable on white or black?
#0b3170 has a 12.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.