Ink Blue
Muted depth for serious design
#0c5a77 is Ink Blue, a dark blue pulled toward gray by its low saturation. That muted depth reads serious and steady, which suits finance, healthcare, and dark UI backgrounds. White text clears WCAG AA on it with contrast near 7.7:1, so small body copy stays legible. Pair it with burgundy or brass accents rather than pure white, which can wash it out.
About Ink Blue
Deep lake water under an overcast afternoon sky
What does ink blue mean?
Dark blues like this one often suggest depth, dependability, and cold water, and they read as more serious than brighter blues. Its darkness keeps it subdued and settled, so it holds a layout down instead of jumping forward.
Where you see ink blue
- deep lake water
- fountain pen ink
- dark glass bottles
- storm clouds at dusk
- heavy workwear denim
What it works for
It works well as a background or text color on light pages, with warm accents carrying the energy above it.
What colors go with ink blue?
Sand #e2ca76The warm pale neutral keeps the page from sinking into pure cold.Burnt Sienna #a93400Rust against deep blue gives strong contrast without turning garish.Peach #ffe5b4A soft warm tint lifts the heaviness and adds gentle skin-adjacent warmth.Putty #cdae70Two muted tones make a quiet, grown-up scheme with no shouting.
Questions about Ink Blue
What is the hex code for Ink Blue?
Ink Blue is #0c5a77. In RGB that is rgb(12, 90, 119), in HSL hsl(196, 82%, 26%) and in CMYK 90%, 24%, 0%, 53%.
Is Ink Blue readable on white or black?
Ink Blue has a 7.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.