#0F162A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #0f162a is an inky blue with blue-gray undertones and very low lightness. Its gloomy, controlled character suits finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use the hex code #0f162a as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about an 18.0:1 contrast ratio, or pair it with burgundy for a richer, moody palette.
Questions about #0f162a
What is #0f162a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f162a is rgb(15, 22, 42), in HSL hsl(224, 47%, 11%) and in CMYK 64%, 48%, 0%, 84%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0f162a?
#0f162a pairs well with white, cool gray, and burgundy, creating readable contrast while preserving its restrained, moody character; lighter blue-gray accents can add depth without competing with the dark base in interfaces, editorial layouts, or formal brand systems.
Is #0f162a warm or cool?
#0f162a reads as a cool color because its nearly black base is carried by blue and blue-gray undertones rather than red or yellow. That coolness gives it a distant, controlled appearance, making it useful when a design needs seriousness or visual restraint.
Is #0f162a readable on white or black?
#0f162a has a 17.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.