#0B5872 Hex Color
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This muted, cool teal sits on the dark side of the spectrum, offering a serious and grounded alternative to brighter blues. Its desaturated quality makes #0b5872 a stable choice for UI backgrounds where white text remains highly readable. It avoids the harshness of darker navies, pairing best with soft corals or warm ochres to create a balanced, professional contrast in modern design layouts.
Questions about #0b5872
What is #0b5872 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b5872 is rgb(11, 88, 114), in HSL hsl(195, 82%, 25%) and in CMYK 90%, 23%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #0b5872?
Warm colors create the most balanced contrast against the cool, desaturated nature of #0b5872. Try pairing it with soft coral or warm ochre to add energy, or use crisp white text to ensure readability in user interface layouts.
Is #0b5872 readable on white or black?
#0b5872 has a 7.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.