#0C1921 Hex Color
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#0c1921 is a dark, muted blue with a cool, ashy cast and very low lightness. Its gloomy depth gives layouts a serious, secure feel, making it effective as a dominant background for technology, finance, or government interfaces. Pair it with warm burgundy accents, and use white text for strong readability. The hex code is #0c1921.
Questions about #0c1921
What is #0c1921 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c1921 is rgb(12, 25, 33), in HSL hsl(203, 47%, 9%) and in CMYK 64%, 24%, 0%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #0c1921?
For a polished palette, #0c1921 pairs well with warm burgundy, muted terracotta, and pale blue-gray, adding measured contrast while preserving its serious, low-light character against a dominant dark base in most layouts.
Where does #0c1921 work best in a design?
#0c1921 works best as a dominant dark background or structural color in technology, finance, security, and government interfaces, where its low lightness supports authority and focus without competing with foreground elements. Reserve brighter tones for actions, status indicators, or key content.
Is #0c1921 readable on white or black?
#0c1921 has a 17.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.