Color #0D0066 Color / Colour Code #0D0066
This page shows the hex color code for color #0d0066 (#0D0066). The colour is a blue tone with 100% saturation and 20% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0D0066 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0D0066 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 218, 248, and 278 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 248, 8, and 128 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0D0066
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 248 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 248 to 293 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 248 with its complement at 68 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 #0D0066
Lightness variations at hue 248 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0D0066
Design Use Cases for #0D0066
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #0D0066 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#0D0066 at 20% 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
#0D0066 sits in the blue range (hue 248). 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 #0D0066 (hue 248) to its complement at hue 68. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 278. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d0066, #586600);
CSS Code for #0D0066
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #0D0066 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #0D0066 (#0D0066)
#0D0066 is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 13 red, 0 green, and 102 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 102.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 248 degrees with 100% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0D0066 is 16/255 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 87% cyan, 100% magenta, 0% yellow, and 60% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0D0066 against white is 17.37:1 and against black is 1.21:1. 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 #586600 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0D0066. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #002566 and #410066, 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 #0D0066
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0D0066?
- #0D0066 is Color #0D0066, a blue color (colour) with RGB(13, 0, 102), HSL(248, 100%, 20%), and CMYK(87%, 100%, 0%, 60%). Its perceived brightness is 16/255.
- Is #0D0066 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0D0066 has a contrast ratio of 17.37:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.21:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0D0066?
- The complementary colour is #586600 (hue 68). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #002566 and #410066. The triadic palette adds #660E00 and #00660E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0D0066 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0d0066; or rgb(13, 0, 102); or hsl(248, 100%, 20%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 248 100% 20%; 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.