#0D3859 Hex Color
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#0d3859 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation, creating a serious, moody character. It works well as a dominant background for security, finance, technology, and government branding. Pair it with burgundy or warm ivory for contrast. White text reaches about 12.2:1 contrast, making the hex code #0d3859 practical for accessible interfaces.
Questions about #0d3859
What is #0d3859 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0d3859 is rgb(13, 56, 89), in HSL hsl(206, 75%, 20%) and in CMYK 85%, 37%, 0%, 65%.
Which colors pair well with #0d3859?
#0d3859 pairs well with warm ivory for soft contrast, burgundy for a richer accent, and pale blue-gray for a restrained monochromatic scheme. These combinations preserve its serious character while adding warmth or lighter visual structure.
Where does #0d3859 work best?
#0d3859 works best as a dominant background, header, or navigation color in security, finance, technology, and government interfaces, where its low saturation communicates seriousness without the starkness of near-black blue.
Is #0d3859 readable on white or black?
#0d3859 has a 12.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.