#102A52 Hex Color
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#102a52 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its serious, controlled character suits finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use the hex code #102a52 as a dominant background or navigation color, pairing it with burgundy for warmth. White text remains highly readable, with about a 14.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #102a52
What is #102a52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #102a52 is rgb(16, 42, 82), in HSL hsl(216, 67%, 19%) and in CMYK 80%, 49%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #102a52?
#102a52 pairs well with burgundy, muted gold, soft gray, and white, creating balanced palettes that offset its cool, serious base with warmth, clarity, or restrained contrast for brand systems and digital interfaces alike. Use burgundy sparingly when you want the strongest warmth.
Is #102a52 a warm or cool color?
#102a52 reads as a cool, dark blue because its low saturation and gray undertones soften the color without adding the yellow or red bias associated with warmer blues in the overall appearance. That makes it suited to calm, formal layouts rather than energetic or playful ones.
Is #102a52 readable on white or black?
#102a52 has a 14.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.