#0C043B Hex Color
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An almost-black indigo with a cool violet undertone, #0c043b feels somber and formal because its lightness is extremely low. The hex code suits dark-mode interfaces, luxury branding, meditation spaces, and night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 19.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #0c043b
What is #0c043b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c043b is rgb(12, 4, 59), in HSL hsl(249, 87%, 12%) and in CMYK 80%, 93%, 0%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #0c043b?
#0c043b pairs well with muted burgundy, dusty lavender, and warm cream because these accents soften its near-black depth while preserving its cool blue-violet undertone in polished, moody, formal palettes. Use burgundy for restrained luxury or warm cream for headings and panels.
Is #0c043b suitable for text and backgrounds?
Yes, #0c043b works especially well as a dark background because white text reaches about 19.2:1 contrast, comfortably exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text at standard sizes. It gives interfaces a strong, readable base without relying on pure black.
Is #0c043b readable on white or black?
#0c043b has a 19.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.