#0C528E Hex Color
A deep blue built on trust
#0c528e is a dark, muted blue with cool, slightly gray undertones. Its serious depth suggests trust, security, and reliability, making it effective for finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a dominant interface color with white text, which reaches about 8.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #0c528e.
Questions about #0c528e
What is #0c528e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c528e is rgb(12, 82, 142), in HSL hsl(208, 84%, 30%) and in CMYK 92%, 42%, 0%, 44%.
Which colors pair well with #0c528e?
Pair #0c528e with white or soft neutral backgrounds for clean contrast, then add a gold or warm orange accent to balance its cool, serious base in buttons, illustrations, or key highlights. Light blue and cool gray can create a quieter supporting palette for interfaces and editorial layouts.
Does #0c528e read as a warm or cool color?
#0c528e reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward blue with subdued, slightly gray undertones, giving the shade a serious, steady presence rather than a bright or energetic feel. That character suits finance, technology, healthcare, and government-facing interfaces.
Is #0c528e readable on white or black?
#0c528e has a 8.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.