#0D1C23 Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with a slight green undertone, #0d1c23 feels serious, secure, and controlled rather than vivid. Its gloomy depth suits technology, finance, government, and nautical branding, especially as a dominant dark-mode background. Pair it with warm ivory or muted copper for contrast. White text remains highly readable at about 17.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #0d1c23.
Questions about #0d1c23
What is #0d1c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0d1c23 is rgb(13, 28, 35), in HSL hsl(199, 46%, 9%) and in CMYK 63%, 20%, 0%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #0d1c23?
#0d1c23 pairs well with warm ivory, muted copper, and soft blue-gray accents because their lighter or warmer tones balance its cool, deep blue-green base without competing with its restrained character in interfaces or branding.
Is #0d1c23 warm or cool?
#0d1c23 reads as a cool color because its very dark blue base carries a slight green undertone, giving it a controlled, distant feel rather than the warmth associated with brown, red, or yellow-based neutrals.
Does #0d1c23 work as a background for white text?
#0d1c23 works well as a background for white text, with a contrast ratio of about 17.4:1 that exceeds WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text, though the final result should still be checked with the chosen font and size.
Where does #0d1c23 work best?
#0d1c23 works especially well for dark-mode backgrounds, technology and finance interfaces, government-facing designs, and nautical branding where a serious, secure, low-glare visual foundation is useful with warm accents or bright text.
Is #0d1c23 readable on white or black?
#0d1c23 has a 17.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.