#0D2879 Hex Color
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#0d2879 is a saturated, authoritative dark blue that feels grounded and serious. Because of its intense depth, this hex code works best as a primary background color or for bold branding elements. It offers excellent legibility with white text at a 13.2:1 contrast ratio, making it a functional choice for UI design. If you need something with warmer undertones, check out deeper purple tones.
Questions about #0d2879
What is #0d2879 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0d2879 is rgb(13, 40, 121), in HSL hsl(225, 81%, 26%) and in CMYK 89%, 67%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #0d2879 for a balanced palette?
This deep blue pairs effectively with soft ivory or muted silver to soften its intensity without losing the authoritative mood. You can also introduce warm cream accents to add a subtle, sophisticated warmth that counteracts the cool, serious nature of the blue.
Is #0d2879 readable on white or black?
#0d2879 has a 13.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.