#0E2C6D Hex Color
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#0e2c6d is a dense, authoritative navy acting as a sophisticated alternative to pure black. Because of its depth, white text maintains 13.1:1 contrast for great readability. Designers often use this shade for corporate UI backgrounds or professional branding. If you study what colors make black, this hue serves as a rich base for moody palettes. The hex code for this blue is #0e2c6d.
Questions about #0e2c6d
What is #0e2c6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e2c6d is rgb(14, 44, 109), in HSL hsl(221, 77%, 24%) and in CMYK 87%, 60%, 0%, 57%.
What makes #0e2c6d a good alternative to black for UI design?
Using #0e2c6d provides a softer, more sophisticated look than pure black while maintaining excellent legibility. It pairs beautifully with white text, offering high contrast and a polished, professional aesthetic suitable for modern dashboards and corporate branding systems.
Which colors work best alongside #0e2c6d in a design palette?
Is #0e2c6d readable on white or black?
#0e2c6d has a 13.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.