#0D4E8C Hex Color
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#0d4e8c is a saturated, cool-toned blue that carries a serious and authoritative weight. It works best as a dominant base color for UI layouts in finance or technology. Because it offers strong contrast, white text remains highly legible against this background. While effective for branding, avoid pairing it with other dark shades to prevent the design from appearing muddy. The hex code for this color is #0d4e8c.
Questions about #0d4e8c
What is #0d4e8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0d4e8c is rgb(13, 78, 140), in HSL hsl(209, 83%, 30%) and in CMYK 91%, 44%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #0d4e8c?
Pair #0d4e8c with crisp neutrals like light gray or cream to balance its intensity and maintain a professional appearance. Avoid dark, muddy shades, as they tend to conflict with the sharp, authoritative nature of this deep blue hue.
Is #0d4e8c readable on white or black?
#0d4e8c has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.