#0C1B33 Hex Color
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#0c1b33 is a very dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, stable, and slightly gloomy feel, making it effective as a dominant background in finance, technology, and corporate design. The hex code #0c1b33 supports clear white body text, with about a 17.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #0c1b33
What is #0c1b33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c1b33 is rgb(12, 27, 51), in HSL hsl(217, 62%, 12%) and in CMYK 76%, 47%, 0%, 80%.
Does #0c1b33 work with white text?
Yes, #0c1b33 and white produce roughly a 17.2:1 contrast ratio, exceeding WCAG AAA thresholds for normal text and supporting highly readable body copy across most common interface contexts. Check large text, icons, and adjacent states separately.
What colors pair well with #0c1b33?
Pair #0c1b33 with white, cool grays, muted blues, or restrained warm accents such as terracotta to balance its deep, cool base without losing its serious, polished character in interface palettes.
Is #0c1b33 warm or cool?
#0c1b33 reads as a cool color because its very dark blue base carries gray undertones, creating a stable, reserved mood that works well for finance, technology, dashboards, and corporate backgrounds.
Is #0c1b33 readable on white or black?
#0c1b33 has a 17.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.