#0E5F82 Hex Color
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#0e5f82 is a dark, muted blue with cool teal undertones and a shadowed, serious character. Its restrained saturation suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding without feeling harsh. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting tone with warm gray and rust accents. White text achieves about 7.1:1 contrast, and the hex code meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #0e5f82
What is #0e5f82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e5f82 is rgb(14, 95, 130), in HSL hsl(198, 81%, 28%) and in CMYK 89%, 27%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #0e5f82?
Warm gray, rust, and soft white pair well with #0e5f82, balancing its cool teal undertone while preserving its serious feel across interfaces, brand palettes, dashboards, editorial layouts, and digital products. Use warm gray for large surfaces and rust for small accents so the dark blue remains the visual anchor.
What mood does #0e5f82 create in a design?
#0e5f82 creates a serious, dependable mood through its dark blue base and restrained saturation, while teal undertones add a subtle modern edge without making the color feel bright or aggressive. It suits interfaces and brand systems that need to appear stable, focused, and contemporary.
Is #0e5f82 readable on white or black?
#0e5f82 has a 7.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.