#0E0866 Hex Color
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This intense, near-black blue carries a moody and professional weight. Because of its extreme darkness, #0e0866 functions best as a dominant background for high-tech or corporate interfaces. White text pops against this shade with an impressive 16.9:1 contrast ratio, ensuring high readability for small body copy. Pair it with crisp, light grays or metallic accents to ground the design and avoid a muddy look.
Questions about #0e0866
What is #0e0866 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e0866 is rgb(14, 8, 102), in HSL hsl(244, 85%, 22%) and in CMYK 86%, 92%, 0%, 60%.
How should I use #0e0866 in interface design?
Use #0e0866 as a dominant background color for high-tech or corporate interfaces to establish a professional, moody aesthetic. Because it acts as an effective dark canvas, it creates a 16.9:1 contrast ratio against white text, ensuring excellent readability for small body copy.
What colors pair well with #0e0866?
Pair #0e0866 with crisp, light grays or metallic accents to effectively ground the design and avoid a muddy appearance. These neutral complements prevent the deep blue from overpowering the interface while maintaining a sharp, modern, and sophisticated visual balance.
Is #0e0866 readable on white or black?
#0e0866 has a 16.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.