#10098E Hex Color
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The hex code #10098e is a dark, highly saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, controlled feel, suited to finance, security, government, and technology. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 14.5:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for richer formal branding.
Questions about #10098e
What is #10098e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #10098e is rgb(16, 9, 142), in HSL hsl(243, 88%, 30%) and in CMYK 89%, 94%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #10098e?
#10098e pairs well with burgundy and warm metallic accents because its cool, violet-leaning blue gains depth beside restrained warmth without losing its formal character, while cream can soften print and editorial layouts.
Is #10098e readable on white or black?
#10098e has a 14.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.