#0F5CA0 Hex Color
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#0f5ca0 is a dark, moderately muted blue with cool undertones and enough depth for serious visual systems. Its restrained saturation suggests trust and control, making it useful for finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant interface background or header; white text has about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #0f5ca0.
Questions about #0f5ca0
What is #0f5ca0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f5ca0 is rgb(15, 92, 160), in HSL hsl(208, 83%, 34%) and in CMYK 91%, 42%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0f5ca0 in a palette?
#0f5ca0 pairs well with white and pale gray for crisp contrast, while warm orange or muted coral accents add energy through its cool-versus-warm relationship without overpowering the blue. Soft beige can make the palette feel less corporate.
Does #0f5ca0 look warm or cool?
#0f5ca0 reads as a cool blue because its blue channel dominates while its green component remains moderate and its red component is low. That balance gives the shade a calm, controlled character rather than a bright, lively feel.
Where does #0f5ca0 work best in a design?
#0f5ca0 works well for headers, navigation, buttons, and full-width interface panels where a controlled, professional blue can establish hierarchy without the visual heaviness of near-black navy across finance, security, and technology products.
Is #0f5ca0 readable on white or black?
#0f5ca0 has a 6.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.