#000097 Hex Color
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This deeply saturated blue commands attention with its heavy, stable presence. As a dominant background color, #000097 offers high contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for professional UI and corporate branding. It sits firmly between traditional navy and true midnight blue. Because of its intensity, pair this hex code with muted grays or creams to keep designs from feeling overwhelming.
Questions about #000097
What is #000097 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000097 is rgb(0, 0, 151), in HSL hsl(240, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 100%, 100%, 0%, 41%.
How can I balance the intensity of #000097 in a design layout?
Use #000097 as a dominant background color only when paired with high-contrast, light neutral text like soft cream or off-white to ensure readability. For secondary elements, balance its intensity by incorporating muted grays to keep the overall interface professional and calm.
Is #000097 readable on white or black?
#000097 has a 14.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.