#0B5056 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated cyan carries a moody and dusty presence that anchors a design. Because it is quite dim, the hex code #0b5056 performs best as a supportive base rather than a primary focus. Pair it with soft, creamy off-whites for high readability in UI, as white text stands out clearly against this shade. It adds a sense of serious depth to technology and aerospace interfaces.
Questions about #0b5056
What is #0b5056 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b5056 is rgb(11, 80, 86), in HSL hsl(185, 77%, 19%) and in CMYK 87%, 7%, 0%, 66%.
How should I use #0b5056 in a user interface?
#0b5056 works best as a primary background or a deep accent color because its low saturation provides a calm, professional atmosphere. Pair it with crisp, clean white text to ensure high readability and maintain a modern, technical aesthetic.
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Is #0b5056 readable on white or black?
#0b5056 has a 9.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.