#0F176D Hex Color
A commanding, deep navy with professional authority
Designers rely on #0f176d for its stable, serious presence in corporate branding and dark mode interfaces. This deep navy functions best as a dominant background color. Accessibility is excellent, as white text hits a 15.4:1 contrast ratio for easy reading. The hex code #0f176d feels grounded and professional, providing a sense of authority to any formal project design.
Questions about #0f176d
What is #0f176d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f176d is rgb(15, 23, 109), in HSL hsl(235, 76%, 24%) and in CMYK 86%, 79%, 0%, 57%.
Why is #0f176d effective for corporate branding?
#0f176d provides a grounded, authoritative presence that builds immediate trust in professional settings. Its dark, serious tone avoids the playfulness of brighter blues, making it a reliable choice for legal, financial, or tech-focused brands that need to convey stability.
Is #0f176d readable on white or black?
#0f176d has a 15.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.