#00008C Hex Color
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Navy at its most saturated. #00008c is a deep, cool blue with almost no lightness, giving it a serious, authoritative feel. The hex code #00008c works best as a dominant base in finance, law, and nautical design, and white text reads clearly on it at about 15.2:1 contrast. It pairs well with burgundy or muted gold. See other shades of blue for close relatives.
Questions about #00008c
What is #00008c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00008c is rgb(0, 0, 140), in HSL hsl(240, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 100%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #00008c?
#00008c flatters burgundy, muted gold, and soft cream, which warm up its cold, saturated depth. For UI work, pair it with white text, which reaches about 15.2:1 contrast on this shade.
Is #00008c readable on white or black?
#00008c has a 15.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.