Color #0F5986 Color / Colour Code #0F5986
This page shows the hex color code for color #0f5986 (#0F5986). The colour is a blue tone with 80% saturation and 29% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0F5986 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0F5986 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 173, 203, and 233 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 203, 323, and 83 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0F5986
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 203 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 203 to 248 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 203 with its complement at 23 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 #0F5986
Lightness variations at hue 203 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0F5986
Design Use Cases for #0F5986
Vibrant Brand Color
#0F5986 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
#0F5986 at 29% 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
#0F5986 sits in the blue range (hue 203). 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 #0F5986 (hue 203) to its complement at hue 23. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 233. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f5986, #853c0f);
CSS Code for #0F5986
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About Color #0F5986 (#0F5986)
#0F5986 is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 15 red, 89 green, and 134 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 203 degrees with 80% saturation and 29% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0F5986 is 72/255 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, 34% magenta, 0% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0F5986 against white is 7.52:1 and against black is 2.79:1. 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 #853C0F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0F5986. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0F8577 and #0F1D85, 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 #0F5986?
- #0F5986 is Color #0F5986, a blue color (colour) with RGB(15, 89, 134), HSL(203, 80%, 29%), and CMYK(89%, 34%, 0%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 72/255.
- Is #0F5986 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0F5986 has a contrast ratio of 7.52:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.79:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0F5986?
- The complementary colour is #853C0F (hue 23). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0F8577 and #0F1D85. The triadic palette adds #850F58 and #58850F for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0F5986 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0f5986; or rgb(15, 89, 134); or hsl(203, 80%, 29%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 203 80% 29%; 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.