#0C3547 Hex Color
A grounded and professional deep dusty navy
This desaturated, dusty navy offers a grounded alternative to pure black in interface design. Because it is highly muted and cool in temperature, #0c3547 functions best as a large-scale background or base color. It maintains excellent accessibility with white text, creating a professional, secure atmosphere perfect for finance or corporate branding. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold accents to prevent the palette from feeling too harsh.
Questions about #0c3547
What is #0c3547 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c3547 is rgb(12, 53, 71), in HSL hsl(198, 71%, 16%) and in CMYK 83%, 25%, 0%, 72%.
Where should I use #0c3547 in my interface designs?
#0c3547 functions best as a sophisticated base or background color for corporate and financial applications where you need a grounded, secure look. It offers excellent legibility when paired with clean white text, effectively replacing harsh black.
Which accent colors work best with #0c3547?
Is #0c3547 readable on white or black?
#0c3547 has a 12.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.