#0C053C Hex Color
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This near-black indigo is cold and incredibly saturated, bordering on ink. Its severe, gloomy character makes it a strong choice for moody UI backgrounds or formal brand identities. Because it sits so close to black, white text offers excellent legibility on this shade. Pair the hex code #0c053c with metallic silvers or muted pastels to lift the tone and avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #0c053c
What is #0c053c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c053c is rgb(12, 5, 60), in HSL hsl(248, 85%, 13%) and in CMYK 80%, 92%, 0%, 76%.
What design elements pair well with #0c053c?
This near-black indigo pairs best with metallic silvers or muted pastels to prevent a muddy appearance. Because #0c053c is so saturated, these lighter accents effectively lift the tone, creating necessary visual contrast for readable and modern UI designs.
Does #0c053c work well for body text?
While #0c053c is excellent for background sections or brand accents, it is often too dark for standard body text. It reads almost like pure black, which can strain eyes when used for long-form reading, so it is better reserved for headlines.
Is #0c053c readable on white or black?
#0c053c has a 19.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.