#102945 Hex Color
A grounded and professional desaturated navy
This dusty, desaturated navy feels grounded and professional. It functions best as a dark, stable background for UI interfaces or corporate branding where high contrast is required. Because white text pops easily against this shade, it offers excellent readability for small body copy. The hex code for this moody, serious blue is #102945. Pair it with soft cream accents to reduce its cold intensity.
Questions about #102945
What is #102945 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #102945 is rgb(16, 41, 69), in HSL hsl(212, 62%, 17%) and in CMYK 77%, 41%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #102945 for a balanced UI palette?
Soft creams and light off-whites are the most effective pairings for #102945, as they reduce its cold, intense nature while maintaining readability. Using these lighter neutrals prevents the design from feeling too heavy or oppressive, creating a sophisticated and grounded corporate aesthetic.
Is #102945 suitable for large blocks of body text?
It is generally better to use #102945 for background surfaces or header elements rather than body text. Because it is a dark shade, using it as a background allows white text to pop significantly, ensuring the high-contrast legibility needed for professional digital layouts.
Is #102945 readable on white or black?
#102945 has a 14.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.