#0B42AE Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with an almost navy cast, #0b42ae reads serious and steady. It suits finance dashboards, security branding, and dark UI backgrounds. White text on it reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. It pairs better with warm copper than with gray. Use it as a dominant base, and browse other shades of blue for close alternatives.
Questions about #0b42ae
What is #0b42ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b42ae is rgb(11, 66, 174), in HSL hsl(220, 88%, 36%) and in CMYK 94%, 62%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #0b42ae?
Warm accents like copper, amber, or terracotta keep this dark blue from feeling flat. Soft slate grays work as supporting neutrals, and crisp white text or type gives the strongest, cleanest contrast.
Is #0b42ae readable on white or black?
#0b42ae has a 8.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.