#0C1D36 Hex Color
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This extremely desaturated navy offers a somber, serious tone perfect for high-stakes professional branding. Because it sits so close to black, #0c1d36 works best as a primary background color rather than for small text or fine details. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold accents to brighten its gloomy character. The hex code for this deep blue is #0c1d36.
Questions about #0c1d36
What is #0c1d36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c1d36 is rgb(12, 29, 54), in HSL hsl(216, 64%, 13%) and in CMYK 78%, 46%, 0%, 79%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
When should I use #0c1d36 in my design projects?
Reserve #0c1d36 for background sections or large graphic elements rather than fine text, as its extremely dark value makes small details nearly illegible against white. It functions best as a modern, sophisticated alternative to pure black in professional branding applications.
Which accent colors work best with #0c1d36?
Pair #0c1d36 with soft, warm neutrals like cream or muted gold to effectively balance its gloomy, heavy character. These lighter accents introduce necessary contrast, preventing the overall design from feeling too oppressive or flat on standard screen displays.
Is #0c1d36 readable on white or black?
#0c1d36 has a 16.87:1 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.