#10246A Hex Color
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Abyssal Depths is a severe, dark blue projecting authority and professional stability. It functions best as a dominant base for corporate branding where traditional navy feels too bright. With a 14.2:1 contrast ratio against white, it remains legible for small body text. Designers often use it as a cooler alternative to mixing black in moody UI palettes. The hex code is #10246a.
About Abyssal Depths
Water so deep it forgets the sun
What does abyssal depths mean?
Abyssal Depths commonly suggests the deep ocean, night skies, and the quiet weight of formal or institutional settings. Its low lightness makes it heavy and enclosed, while the muted blue keeps it cold and dim rather than lively.
Where you see abyssal depths
- fountain pen ink
- midnight ocean water
- navy wool blazers
- dark sapphire glass
- denim photographed at dusk
- deep sea fishing lures
What it works for
It works as a dark background for dashboards, evening event invitations, financial branding, and Moody product photography.
What colors go with abyssal depths?
Mustard #ffdb58The warm yellow-gold cuts through the darkness and keeps the pairing from feeling somber.Coral #ff7f50Coral sits opposite on the color wheel, so both colors read sharper together.Cream #fffdd0Cream gives strong separation against the dark base without adding competing color.Dusty Rose #b56f76The muted pink softens the cold blue and pulls the mix toward vintage nautical palettes.
Questions about Abyssal Depths
What is the hex code for Abyssal Depths?
Abyssal Depths is #10246a. In RGB that is rgb(16, 36, 106), in HSL hsl(227, 74%, 24%) and in CMYK 85%, 66%, 0%, 58%.
Why is #10246a a better choice for professional UI than pure black?
Abyssal Depths provides the same authoritative weight as pure black but creates a more harmonious user experience. It avoids the harshness of high-contrast black on white while maintaining enough visual depth to anchor serious corporate design systems effectively.
Is Abyssal Depths readable on white or black?
Abyssal Depths has a 14.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.