#102F89 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #102f89 is a cool blue with a clear, slightly violet undertone. Its strong chroma gives branding, finance, technology, and formal interfaces a serious, dependable tone. Use it as a dominant UI background or header, where white text remains highly legible. The hex code #102f89 also pairs well with burgundy and muted silver.
Questions about #102f89
What is #102f89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #102f89 is rgb(16, 47, 137), in HSL hsl(225, 79%, 30%) and in CMYK 88%, 66%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #102f89?
Pair #102f89 with muted silver for a restrained, professional palette, or use burgundy as a warmer accent that adds visual contrast without overwhelming the blue. White supports clear text, while pale cool neutrals help balance the scheme.
Does #102f89 look warm or cool?
#102f89 reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue channel dominates and its slight violet undertone shifts it away from warmer navy tones. That character gives branding and formal interfaces a dependable, focused feel.
Is #102f89 readable on white or black?
#102f89 has a 11.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.