Color #0F254D Color / Colour Code #0F254D
This page shows the hex color code for color #0f254d (#0F254D). The colour is a blue tone with 67% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0F254D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0F254D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 189, 219, and 249 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 219, 339, and 99 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0F254D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 219 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 219 to 264 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 219 with its complement at 39 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 #0F254D
Lightness variations at hue 219 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0F254D
Design Use Cases for #0F254D
Vibrant Brand Color
#0F254D has a strong 67% 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
#0F254D at 18% 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
#0F254D sits in the blue range (hue 219). 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 #0F254D (hue 219) to its complement at hue 39. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 249. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f254d, #4d370f);
CSS Code for #0F254D
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About Color #0F254D (#0F254D)
#0F254D is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 15 red, 37 green, and 77 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 219 degrees with 67% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0F254D is 35/255 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 81% cyan, 52% magenta, 0% yellow, and 70% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0F254D against white is 15.09:1 and against black is 1.39:1. 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 #4D370F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0F254D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0F434D and #180F4D, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0F254D?
- #0F254D is Color #0F254D, a blue color (colour) with RGB(15, 37, 77), HSL(219, 67%, 18%), and CMYK(81%, 52%, 0%, 70%). Its perceived brightness is 35/255.
- Is #0F254D accessible for text?
- Against white, #0F254D has a contrast ratio of 15.09:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.39:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0F254D?
- The complementary colour is #4D370F (hue 39). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0F434D and #180F4D. The triadic palette adds #4D0F25 and #254D0F for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0F254D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0f254d; or rgb(15, 37, 77); or hsl(219, 67%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 219 67% 18%; 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.