#0C5180 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated blue reads as serious and grounded. Because of its cool, dim character, #0c5180 works best as a stable base for corporate or security-focused interfaces. Pair it with soft cream or crisp white, as white text remains highly readable on this dark backdrop. The hex code is #0c5180. Use this color sparingly, as heavy application can easily make a design feel overly gloomy.
Questions about #0c5180
What is #0c5180 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c5180 is rgb(12, 81, 128), in HSL hsl(204, 83%, 27%) and in CMYK 91%, 37%, 0%, 50%.
Is #0c5180 suitable for large design elements?
Use #0c5180 sparingly to maintain a professional atmosphere. Because of its dark and unsaturated character, heavy application can quickly make an interface feel gloomy or oppressive, so pair it with lighter neutral tones to keep the overall visual balance.
Is #0c5180 readable on white or black?
#0c5180 has a 8.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.