Color #0D1055 Color / Colour Code #0D1055
This page shows the hex color code for color #0d1055 (#0D1055). The colour is a blue tone with 73% saturation and 19% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0D1055 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0D1055 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 208, 238, and 268 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 238, 358, and 118 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0D1055
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 238 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 238 to 283 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 238 with its complement at 58 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 #0D1055
Lightness variations at hue 238 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0D1055
Design Use Cases for #0D1055
Vibrant Brand Color
#0D1055 has a strong 73% 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
#0D1055 at 19% 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
#0D1055 sits in the blue range (hue 238). 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 #0D1055 (hue 238) to its complement at hue 58. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 268. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1055, #54510d);
CSS Code for #0D1055
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Colors visually similar to #0D1055 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #0D1055 (#0D1055)
#0D1055 is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 13 red, 16 green, and 85 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 238 degrees with 73% saturation and 19% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0D1055 is 23/255 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 85% cyan, 81% magenta, 0% yellow, and 67% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0D1055 against white is 17.18:1 and against black is 1.22:1. 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 #54510D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0D1055. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0D3354 and #2E0D54, 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 #0D1055
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0D1055?
- #0D1055 is Color #0D1055, a blue color (colour) with RGB(13, 16, 85), HSL(238, 73%, 19%), and CMYK(85%, 81%, 0%, 67%). Its perceived brightness is 23/255.
- Is #0D1055 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0D1055 has a contrast ratio of 17.18:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.22:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0D1055?
- The complementary colour is #54510D (hue 58). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0D3354 and #2E0D54. The triadic palette adds #540D0F and #0F540D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0D1055 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0d1055; or rgb(13, 16, 85); or hsl(238, 73%, 19%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 238 73% 19%; 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.