#000054 Hex Color
A stark midnight navy with cool authority
#000054 is a stark, midnight navy with almost no warmth. It anchors serious designs, making it ideal for corporate branding or technical interfaces where authority is required. This hex code provides strong contrast against white text, ensuring excellent readability for body copy. Because of its intense darkness, use it as a base for dark mode layouts or as a moody background color to ground bright, neon accents.
Questions about #000054
What is #000054 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000054 is rgb(0, 0, 84), in HSL hsl(240, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 100%, 100%, 0%, 67%.
How should I use #000054 in interface design?
#000054 works best as a primary background or a deep anchor color for technical dashboards. Because it is extremely dark and cool, pairing it with bright white text or subtle cyan accents ensures excellent readability and a modern, high-tech aesthetic.
Does #000054 pair well with lighter neutrals?
Yes, #000054 offers a sophisticated look when paired with soft, cool-toned neutrals like silver or slate. These lighter shades prevent the design from feeling too heavy while maintaining the professional, serious mood established by the deep navy base.
Is #000054 readable on white or black?
#000054 has a 18.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 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.