#0E2854 Hex Color
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#0e2854 is a dim, heavy blue with distinct unsaturated undertones. This deep shade communicates seriousness and authority, making it a natural fit for corporate and financial branding. Because it is so dark, avoid using it for small text. Instead, pair it with soft whites or creams as a dominant background to maintain strong contrast and readability. The hex code for this moody shade is #0e2854.
Questions about #0e2854
What is #0e2854 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e2854 is rgb(14, 40, 84), in HSL hsl(218, 71%, 19%) and in CMYK 83%, 52%, 0%, 67%.
What design styles work best with #0e2854?
Use #0e2854 for corporate branding or financial service websites where you need to convey stability and trust. It functions best when applied as a solid block color for headers or footers, specifically paired against clean, off-white backgrounds for maximum text readability.
Does #0e2854 pair well with other colors?
This heavy blue provides a strong foundation that works well with cream or warm grey tones to soften its intensity. Avoid pairing it with other dark saturated colors to prevent visual muddying, as it requires a high-contrast accent to really stand out.
Is #0e2854 readable on white or black?
#0e2854 has a 14.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.