#0F517A Hex Color
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#0f517a is a dark, muted blue with a cool teal undertone and low lightness. Its shaded, serious character suits security, finance, technology, healthcare, and formal corporate designs. Use this hex code as a dominant background with white text, or pair it with burgundy for restrained contrast. White text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #0f517a
What is #0f517a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f517a is rgb(15, 81, 122), in HSL hsl(203, 78%, 27%) and in CMYK 88%, 34%, 0%, 52%.
Which colors pair well with #0f517a?
The strongest pairings for #0f517a use warm, muted accents such as burgundy, terracotta, or ochre, adding contrast without making the palette feel bright or playful, while off-white supports a softer interface than pure white.
Is #0f517a readable on white or black?
#0f517a has a 8.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.