#0F5CA1 Hex Color
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This grounded, unsaturated blue feels serious and controlled. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum with significant depth, #0f5ca1 functions best as a dominant base for corporate or tech interfaces. It offers enough contrast for white text to remain highly readable. Use this hex code sparingly as a background to keep designs from feeling too gloomy, as it can appear heavy in large, unbroken fields.
Questions about #0f5ca1
What is #0f5ca1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f5ca1 is rgb(15, 92, 161), in HSL hsl(208, 83%, 35%) and in CMYK 91%, 43%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #0f5ca1 for a professional look?
This deep, serious blue anchors designs perfectly when paired with crisp white text or light, neutral grays. For a more sophisticated palette, accent #0f5ca1 with slate or a soft cream to balance its cool, industrial undertones.
Is #0f5ca1 readable on white or black?
#0f5ca1 has a 6.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.