#0E2538 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #0e2538 is a deep navy with an ashy, near-black undertone. It works best as a dominant base in dark interfaces, finance, or security branding, where its low saturation reads as steady rather than vivid. White text hits about 15.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with burgundy or dusty gold to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #0e2538
What is #0e2538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e2538 is rgb(14, 37, 56), in HSL hsl(207, 60%, 14%) and in CMYK 75%, 34%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #0e2538?
Warm muted tones like burgundy, terracotta, and dusty gold give #0e2538 contrast without breaking its somber mood. Cool grays and pale blues tend to flatten it, so lean warm when building a palette.
Is #0e2538 readable on white or black?
#0e2538 has a 15.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.