#10356A Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated blue functions as a sturdy anchor for professional branding or complex UI layouts. Because #10356a is quite deep, it creates a high-contrast foundation for white or light-toned typography, making it readable for small body text. Pair this hex code with soft grays or sharp creams to avoid a muddy look. It excels as a background color for finance and corporate design projects.
Questions about #10356a
What is #10356a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #10356a is rgb(16, 53, 106), in HSL hsl(215, 74%, 24%) and in CMYK 85%, 50%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair best with #10356a?
Pair this shade with light gray or sharp cream tones to prevent the palette from feeling muddy or overly heavy. For a more vibrant contrast, subtle accents in soft gold work well to lift the visual weight of this dark blue.
Is #10356a readable on white or black?
#10356a has a 12.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.