#0D42BE Hex Color
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#0d42be is a deep blue with high saturation and low lightness, which gives it real weight on screen. White text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast against this hex code, so it holds up behind small body copy. Use it as a dominant base in finance, tech, or government branding, where it pairs better with burgundy or amber than with plain gray.
Questions about #0d42be
What is #0d42be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0d42be is rgb(13, 66, 190), in HSL hsl(222, 87%, 40%) and in CMYK 93%, 65%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #0d42be?
Warm accents like amber, gold, and burgundy keep this cool blue from feeling flat. Pair it with warm off-whites instead of pure white for softer contrast in layouts.
Is #0d42be readable on white or black?
#0d42be has a 8.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.