#00006B Hex Color
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This intense, near-black shade of navy carries significant weight and authority. Because of its extreme darkness, #00006b works best as a background anchor for high-contrast UI elements or bold, light-colored typography. It offers incredible readability with white text, boasting a 17.3:1 contrast ratio. When mixing black for your palette, treat this hex code as a stabilizing base that grounds lighter, more vivid accent colors.
Questions about #00006b
What is #00006b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00006b is rgb(0, 0, 107), in HSL hsl(240, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 100%, 100%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair best with #00006b?
This deep navy thrives when balanced by crisp, high-value colors like bright white or soft, muted grays. To create visual interest, pair it with vibrant, saturated accents like gold or lime green to prevent the palette from feeling too heavy or dormant.
Is #00006b readable on white or black?
#00006b has a 17.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.