#0F497C

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #0F497C

Visually, #0F497C is defined as a vivid blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 15, 73, and 124.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 88% C, 41% M, 0% Y, and 51% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#0F497C
RGB15, 73, 124
HSL208.1°, 78.4%, 27.3%
CMYK88%, 41%, 0%, 51%
HSV208.1°, 87.9%, 48.6%
LAB30.2, 2.3, -33.9
XYZ6.2, 6.3, 20.0
Decimal1001852

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.27:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.26:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.86:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.92:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #0F497C; }
.text-color { color: #0F497C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #0F497C; }

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