#0C1970 Hex Color
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Close to fountain pen ink, this navy is dark and slightly muted. The hex code #0c1970 works best as a dominant base in finance, government, or dark mode layouts, where its depth reads as authority. White text reaches about 15.1:1 contrast on it, comfortably past WCAG AA. Pair it with burgundy or brass instead of safe grays for a richer look.
Questions about #0c1970
What is #0c1970 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c1970 is rgb(12, 25, 112), in HSL hsl(232, 81%, 24%) and in CMYK 89%, 78%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #0c1970?
Warm metallics like brass and gold lift its muted depth, and burgundy creates a richer, more traditional pairing than gray or camel. Use this navy as the dominant base and let accents carry the warmth.
Is #0c1970 readable on white or black?
#0c1970 has a 15.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.