#0C2F59 Hex Color
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The hex code #0c2f59 is a dark, muted navy blue with cool undertones and low lightness. Its restrained saturation creates a serious, reliable mood suited to finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 13.4:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text. Burgundy accents add warmth without weakening its authority.
Questions about #0c2f59
What is #0c2f59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c2f59 is rgb(12, 47, 89), in HSL hsl(213, 76%, 20%) and in CMYK 87%, 47%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #0c2f59?
Why does #0c2f59 feel cool and serious?
#0c2f59 reads cool because its dark blue base has restrained saturation and no obvious red or yellow cast. That low, muted appearance gives it a controlled, dependable feel, making it useful for security, accounting, technology, and institutional design.
Is #0c2f59 readable on white or black?
#0c2f59 has a 13.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.