#0C1428 Hex Color
Inky blue with quiet authority
With its very low lightness and muted blue undertone, #0c1428 feels inky, serious, and controlled rather than vivid. This hex code suits dark interfaces, finance, security, and government branding as a dominant background, with muted copper adding focus. White text reaches about 18.3:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #0c1428
What is #0c1428 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c1428 is rgb(12, 20, 40), in HSL hsl(223, 54%, 10%) and in CMYK 70%, 50%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #0c1428?
Muted copper creates warm focus against #0c1428, while pale blue-gray and soft white keep the palette restrained; use copper for accents and lighter neutrals for text, borders, or secondary surfaces.
Does #0c1428 read as a cool or warm color?
#0c1428 reads as a very cool, nearly black blue because its low lightness is paired with a muted blue undertone rather than red, yellow, or brown warmth in the overall mix.
Where does #0c1428 work well?
#0c1428 works best as a dominant background for dark interfaces, finance, security, and government branding, where its controlled tone supports clear hierarchy and lighter text or accents without competing for attention.
Is #0c1428 readable on white or black?
#0c1428 has a 18.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.