#0C0599 Hex Color
Deep blue with a violet edge
The hex color #0c0599 is a deep, highly saturated blue with a slight violet cast. Its dark value gives layouts a serious, controlled, and secure feel, making it effective for technology, finance, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or strong accent, with white text for clear, WCAG-compliant contrast.
Questions about #0c0599
What is #0c0599 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c0599 is rgb(12, 5, 153), in HSL hsl(243, 94%, 31%) and in CMYK 92%, 97%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #0c0599?
#0c0599 pairs well with white, pale blue, lavender, and warm yellow accents, which soften or brighten its deep violet-blue base while preserving a polished, high-contrast look across interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts. For restrained layouts, add neutral gray and reserve yellow for small calls to action.
Is #0c0599 readable on white or black?
#0c0599 has a 14.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.