#0D478D Hex Color

A cool blue with serious depth

Hex color #0d478d graphic
#0d478d is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and a serious, slightly muted finish. Its depth suggests trust, authority, and security, making it effective for finance, technology, healthcare, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #0d478d.

Questions about #0d478d

What is #0d478d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0d478d is rgb(13, 71, 141), in HSL hsl(213, 83%, 30%) and in CMYK 91%, 50%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #0d478d?
#0d478d pairs well with white, soft gray, and warm accents such as coral or gold, which offset its cool depth without weakening its authoritative feel. Use pale neutrals for restrained interfaces and warmer accents for calls to action.
Is #0d478d a warm or cool color?
#0d478d reads as a cool blue because its hue sits firmly in the blue range, while its low lightness gives it a weighty, serious character. Its slightly muted saturation keeps it less vivid than brighter royal or electric blues.
Is #0d478d readable on white or black?
#0d478d has a 9.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.