#0B5977 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated blue carries a serious, professional weight. With enough darkness to ground a design, the hex code #0b5977 functions best as a dominant base or background color. It offers excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability in UI interfaces. Because it lacks brightness, try pairing it with muted creams or what colors make gray palettes to maintain a sophisticated, moody atmosphere.
Questions about #0b5977
What is #0b5977 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b5977 is rgb(11, 89, 119), in HSL hsl(197, 83%, 25%) and in CMYK 91%, 25%, 0%, 53%.
What pairs well with the deep blue of #0b5977?
Pair #0b5977 with soft, muted creams or light grays to balance its heavy, professional tone without sacrificing legibility. These lighter, desaturated tones prevent the deep blue from feeling too dark while maintaining a clean, high-contrast look suitable for professional user interfaces.
Is #0b5977 readable on white or black?
#0b5977 has a 7.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.