#0F496D
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #0F496D
Visually, #0F496D is defined as a vivid blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. Its digital footprint relies on 15 parts red, 73 parts green, and 109 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 86% cyan, 33% magenta, 0% yellow, and 57% black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#0F496D
RGB15, 73, 109
HSL203.0°, 75.8%, 24.3%
CMYK86%, 33%, 0%, 57%
HSV203.0°, 86.2%, 42.7%
LAB29.3, -3.9, -25.9
XYZ5.3, 6.0, 15.3
Decimal1001837
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
9.57:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.19:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.15:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.87:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #0F496D;
}
.text-color {
color: #0F496D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #0F496D;
}