#0F12AD Hex Color
An intense and punchy saturated blue
This saturated, dark blue commands attention with its intense, punchy chroma. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, #0f12ad works well as a bold anchor for professional branding or high-contrast UI accents. It pairs effectively with crisp white text for excellent readability, though it can overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. The hex code for this shade is #0f12ad.
Questions about #0f12ad
What is #0f12ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f12ad is rgb(15, 18, 173), in HSL hsl(239, 84%, 37%) and in CMYK 91%, 90%, 0%, 32%.
Is #0f12ad suitable for body text on websites?
No, this shade of blue is too dark and saturated for readable body text on most screens. Use it instead for high-impact UI elements like buttons or active states where white text provides the necessary contrast against the dark surface.
What colors pair well with #0f12ad?
This intense blue creates a clean, modern aesthetic when paired with white or light neutrals. For a more sophisticated palette, balance its high-energy chroma against soft, muted tones to prevent the overall design from feeling too overwhelming.
Is #0f12ad readable on white or black?
#0f12ad has a 12.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.