Sky 900 Color / Colour Code #0C4A6E
This page shows the hex color code for sky 900 (#0C4A6E). The colour is a blue tone with 80% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0C4A6E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0C4A6E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 172, 202, and 232 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 202, 322, and 82 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0C4A6E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 202 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 202 to 247 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 202 with its complement at 22 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #0C4A6E
Lightness variations at hue 202 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0C4A6E
Design Use Cases for #0C4A6E
Vibrant Brand Color
#0C4A6E has a strong 80% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#0C4A6E at 24% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its blue character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Trust & Professional Identity
#0C4A6E sits in the blue range (hue 202). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #0C4A6E (hue 202) to its complement at hue 22. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 232. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c4a6e, #6e300c);
CSS Code for #0C4A6E
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #0C4A6E based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Sky 900 (#0C4A6E)
#0C4A6E is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 12 red, 74 green, and 110 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 202 degrees with 80% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0C4A6E is 60/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 89% cyan, 33% magenta, 0% yellow, and 57% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0C4A6E against white is 9.46:1 and against black is 2.22:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #6E300C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0C4A6E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0C6E61 and #0C196E, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #0C4A6E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0C4A6E?
- #0C4A6E is Sky 900, a blue color (colour) with RGB(12, 74, 110), HSL(202, 80%, 24%), and CMYK(89%, 33%, 0%, 57%). Its perceived brightness is 60/255.
- Is #0C4A6E accessible for text?
- Against white, #0C4A6E has a contrast ratio of 9.46:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.22:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0C4A6E?
- The complementary colour is #6E300C (hue 22). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0C6E61 and #0C196E. The triadic palette adds #6E0C4A and #4A6E0C for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0C4A6E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0c4a6e; or rgb(12, 74, 110); or hsl(202, 80%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 202 80% 24%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.