Theory
Inky Blue
Inky Blue
#0A1128Click to copy
Inky Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(10, 17, 40)Copy
HSLhsl(226, 60%, 10%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(226, 75%, 16%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(75%, 58%, 0%, 84%)Copy
Inky Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#0A1128
Click to copy#28210A
Click to copyAnalogous
#0A2028
Click to copy#120A28
Click to copySplit Complementary
#28120A
Click to copy#20280A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#0A1128
Click to copy#2A3A6E
Click to copy#4661B8
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyInky Blue WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
18.69 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.12 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
17.14 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.48 : 1
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Inky Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Inky Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Inky Blue (HEX #0A1128) has the RGB value rgb(10, 17, 40), the HSL value hsl(226°, 60%, 10%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(75%, 58%, 0%, 84%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Inky Blue is #28210A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #0A2028 and #120A28 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#28120A, #20280A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Inky Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Inky Blue has a contrast ratio of 18.69:1 against white and 1.12:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Inky Blue has a lightness of 10% and a saturation of 60%, on a page it works well as a dark background or heading text color, creating a strong sense of visual weight; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A near-black cool blue, supremely understated — a common color for computer peripherals among engineering types.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Inky Blue tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Inky Blue is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Inky Blue Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
