#0C79A5 Hex Color
Steady blue with a muted edge
A muted, medium-dark blue with a grayed, steady character. The hex code #0c79a5 reads dependable rather than flashy, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech branding. It works best as a dominant base or supporting tone, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.9:1. Warm accents like coral keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #0c79a5
What is #0c79a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c79a5 is rgb(12, 121, 165), in HSL hsl(197, 86%, 35%) and in CMYK 93%, 27%, 0%, 35%.
What text color works best on #0c79a5?
White text reads at about 4.9:1 contrast on #0c79a5, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Black text falls short of that threshold, so stick with white for overlays, buttons, and labels.
What colors pair well with #0c79a5?
Warm accents like coral and terracotta lift this muted blue without clashing. For a calmer palette, pair it with desaturated grays and soft off-whites instead.
Is #0c79a5 readable on white or black?
#0c79a5 has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.