#0C1C6E Hex Color
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#0c1c6e is a dark, saturated blue with strong, serious undertones. Because it offers high contrast against white text, designers often choose this shade for professional UI backgrounds or clean, modern corporate branding. It sits firmly on the cooler side of the spectrum, providing stability in digital interfaces. This hex code works best when paired with softer greys or bright accents to prevent it from feeling too heavy.
Questions about #0c1c6e
What is #0c1c6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c1c6e is rgb(12, 28, 110), in HSL hsl(230, 80%, 24%) and in CMYK 89%, 75%, 0%, 57%.
What are the best ways to use #0c1c6e in interface design?
Use #0c1c6e primarily as a high-contrast background or primary action button color to ground your digital interface. It performs best when balanced by light gray or white, which helps prevent this intense shade from feeling visually overwhelming or too heavy.
Why does #0c1c6e feel so professional for corporate projects?
Its high saturation and cool, stable undertones communicate trust and technological authority, which are staples of modern corporate identity. Because it provides excellent readability against light backgrounds, it creates a clean, authoritative hierarchy that keeps users focused on critical interface elements.
Is #0c1c6e readable on white or black?
#0c1c6e has a 14.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.