#0D2451 Hex Color
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#0d2451 is a dark, muted blue with cool violet undertones and a serious, controlled presence. Its low lightness suits dominant backgrounds in finance, technology, government, and security branding. Pair it with burgundy or muted copper for contrast. White text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code #0d2451 meets WCAG AA contrast for body text.
Questions about #0d2451
What is #0d2451 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0d2451 is rgb(13, 36, 81), in HSL hsl(220, 72%, 18%) and in CMYK 84%, 56%, 0%, 68%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0d2451?
Does #0d2451 read as warm or cool?
#0d2451 reads as a cool blue because its deep blue base is shifted toward violet, creating a restrained and slightly formal impression rather than the warmth associated with yellow or red undertones.
Where does #0d2451 work best?
Use #0d2451 for dominant backgrounds, navigation bars, dashboards, and security-focused interfaces where a controlled, trustworthy mood matters; its low lightness gives layouts visual weight while light text and brighter accents preserve hierarchy and readability.
Is #0d2451 readable on white or black?
#0d2451 has a 15.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.