#0C0553 Hex Color
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Dark mode interfaces and night-sky themes are where this indigo earns its keep. #0c0553 sits between navy and violet, nearly black in lightness with a cool, muted cast. Its depth makes it a strong dominant base, but fine text can drown in it, so keep small details bright. White type reads at roughly 18.1:1 contrast. It looks richer beside warm gold or burgundy than beside gray.
Questions about #0c0553
What is #0c0553 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c0553 is rgb(12, 5, 83), in HSL hsl(245, 89%, 17%) and in CMYK 86%, 94%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #0c0553?
Warm gold, soft cream, and burgundy all lift #0c0553 out of its darkness. Skip mid-tone blues, which blur into it instead of contrasting.
Is #0c0553 readable on white or black?
#0c0553 has a 18.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.