#0E5776 Hex Color
Serious deep blue with a grounded character
This deep, desaturated blue offers a serious weight ideal for professional dashboards. The hex code for this shade is #0e5776. Its muted character works well as a grounding background, and because it maintains high contrast with white text, it handles body copy with ease. Pair it with a warm, soft cream to offset its cool intensity in larger layouts.
Questions about #0e5776
What is #0e5776 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e5776 is rgb(14, 87, 118), in HSL hsl(198, 79%, 26%) and in CMYK 88%, 26%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #0e5776 in professional UI design?
Pair #0e5776 with a warm, creamy off-white to balance its cool intensity and improve visual comfort. You can also successfully accent this deep blue using a sharp mustard or a subtle terracotta to add depth without overwhelming your primary palette.
Is #0e5776 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #0e5776 offers a strong contrast ratio against clean white backgrounds, making it an excellent, softer alternative to pure black for long-form body copy. It maintains readability while reducing the visual strain often associated with high-contrast black and white layouts.
Is #0e5776 readable on white or black?
#0e5776 has a 7.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.