#000048 Hex Color
An intensely dark and serious navy blue
#000048 is an intensely dark, dim blue that carries a serious and formal weight. Because of its near-black saturation, it serves as a sophisticated anchor for corporate or moody UI interfaces. While white text creates a striking 19.2:1 contrast ratio against this background, use caution with small details, as they may disappear. The hex code for this cool, authoritative navy is #000048.
Questions about #000048
What is #000048 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000048 is rgb(0, 0, 72), in HSL hsl(240, 100%, 14%) and in CMYK 100%, 100%, 0%, 72%.
Does #000048 work well for large blocks of text?
Avoid using #000048 for long-form reading text because its extreme darkness creates visual strain against white backgrounds. Instead, leverage its deep saturation as a high-contrast background color or for bold header elements to maximize readability and impact.
What colors pair well with #000048?
This deep navy anchors bright, high-energy accents like electric blue or citrus yellow effectively. If you need a more muted, professional palette, pairing it with cool gray or soft white creates a balanced and authoritative aesthetic.
Is #000048 readable on white or black?
#000048 has a 19.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.