#0C1C3C Hex Color
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#0c1c3c is an ultra-dark, muted navy that feels grounded and professional. It lacks the vibrancy of primary blues, leaning instead into a dim, shadow-heavy character perfect for serious corporate branding or dark mode UI. Because of its intense depth, it works best as a dominant background color. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to prevent the design from feeling too cold. The hex code for this shade is #0c1c3c.
Questions about #0c1c3c
What is #0c1c3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c1c3c is rgb(12, 28, 60), in HSL hsl(220, 67%, 14%) and in CMYK 80%, 53%, 0%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #0c1c3c?
#0c1c3c works best when contrasted with lighter, warmer neutrals to prevent the design from feeling too cold or submerged. You can create a sophisticated look by pairing this deep navy with soft cream or a muted, metallic gold.
Is #0c1c3c suitable for text in dark mode interfaces?
#0c1c3c is an excellent choice for a dark mode background or structural elements, but it is generally too dark to use as a primary text color. For better readability, stick to light grays or white text when overlaying this shade.
Is #0c1c3c readable on white or black?
#0c1c3c has a 16.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.