#0E4C8E Hex Color
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#0e4c8e is a dark, saturated blue with cool navy undertones and a serious, dependable presence. Its low lightness supports authority and security, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and corporate branding. Use this shade as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 8.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this dark blue is #0e4c8e.
Questions about #0e4c8e
What is #0e4c8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e4c8e is rgb(14, 76, 142), in HSL hsl(211, 82%, 31%) and in CMYK 90%, 46%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #0e4c8e?
#0e4c8e pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and warm gold accents. White maximizes contrast, while muted neutrals soften its authority and gold introduces restrained warmth without competing with the blue.
Is #0e4c8e warm or cool?
#0e4c8e reads as a cool blue because its saturated hue and navy undertones lean away from yellow and red. That coolness supports dependable, focused interfaces and formal brand palettes rather than playful or earthy ones.
Is #0e4c8e readable on white or black?
#0e4c8e has a 8.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.