#102C44 Hex Color
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#102c44 is a dark, desaturated navy that feels authoritative and stable. Because it is so muted, it functions well as a base for corporate branding or dark interface designs. White text offers a 14.3:1 contrast ratio against this shade, ensuring readability for small body text. Designers use the hex code #102c44 to ground more vivid accent colors in complex, high-contrast layouts.
Questions about #102c44
What is #102c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #102c44 is rgb(16, 44, 68), in HSL hsl(208, 62%, 16%) and in CMYK 76%, 35%, 0%, 73%.
Which accent colors pair best with #102c44?
Because #102c44 is a neutral, desaturated navy, it pairs beautifully with mustard or burnt orange for a striking, modern contrast. You can also ground it with light cool gray tones to maintain a professional, clean interface aesthetic.
Is #102c44 readable on white or black?
#102c44 has a 14.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.