#000076 Hex Color
A powerful and grounding deep navy
#000076 is a dark, saturated navy that feels grounded and authoritative. Because it is highly pigmented, this shade works best as a dominant base for corporate branding or moody UI backgrounds. It maintains excellent readability with white text, offering a strong contrast ratio of 16.6:1. Designers often pair this color with metallic accents or bright, clean neons to break up its heavy, serious presence.
Questions about #000076
What is #000076 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000076 is rgb(0, 0, 118), in HSL hsl(240, 100%, 23%) and in CMYK 100%, 100%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #000076?
Because #000076 acts as a heavy, saturated base, it pairs effectively with high-contrast metallics like silver or bright, clean neons to add necessary vibrancy. You can also ground the design by balancing it with charcoal or soft neutral grays to soften the overall visual weight.
Is #000076 suitable for text on websites?
This shade is an excellent choice for background applications due to its high readability when paired with white text. It provides a strong contrast ratio of 16.6:1, making it a reliable, professional option for corporate branding or authoritative UI components that need to maintain strict accessibility standards.
Is #000076 readable on white or black?
#000076 has a 16.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.