#0C225A Hex Color
Deep muted navy with professional stability
This muted, deep navy anchors designs with a sense of stability and institutional authority. Because it is highly unsaturated and dark, #0c225a functions best as a dominant background or a professional, moody text color. It pairs cleanly with white, offering excellent contrast for readability, but try accenting it with warm ochre or muted gold to break up its cold, heavy nature. The hex code is #0c225a.
Questions about #0c225a
What is #0c225a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c225a is rgb(12, 34, 90), in HSL hsl(223, 76%, 20%) and in CMYK 87%, 62%, 0%, 65%.
What colors work best alongside #0c225a in a design?
#0c225a works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or light gray to maintain legibility. For a sophisticated accent, try adding a muted gold or warm ochre to balance the inherent coolness and gravity of this deep blue.
Is #0c225a a good choice for body text?
Yes, #0c225a is an excellent, sophisticated alternative to pure black for body text on light backgrounds. It provides sufficient contrast for accessibility standards while offering a softer, more professional, and less jarring appearance than stark black text.
Is #0c225a readable on white or black?
#0c225a has a 15.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.