#0E4F84 Hex Color
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A muted, professional blue, #0e4f84 brings a serious tone to corporate branding and digital interfaces. Because of its deep saturation, it works best as a strong base color for UI layouts or backgrounds. White text stands out sharply against this shade, offering excellent readability. The hex code for this cool, reliable blue is #0e4f84. It pairs effectively with lighter grays or soft, warm off-whites for balance.
Questions about #0e4f84
What is #0e4f84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e4f84 is rgb(14, 79, 132), in HSL hsl(207, 81%, 29%) and in CMYK 89%, 40%, 0%, 48%.
Which colors pair effectively with #0e4f84 in a UI layout?
This deep blue anchors designs best when paired with neutral off-white or light cool-gray tones for balance. Because #0e4f84 is highly saturated, using crisp white for text ensures excellent readability and keeps the interface looking sharp and professional.
Is #0e4f84 a suitable choice for large background areas?
Yes, #0e4f84 functions well as a foundational background color because of its serious, stable, and muted character. It creates a trustworthy atmosphere, though you should ensure your foreground text is light enough to maintain clear contrast and visual comfort.
Is #0e4f84 readable on white or black?
#0e4f84 has a 8.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.