#00022A Hex Color
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Darker than midnight, #00022a is a shade of black with a faint blue undertone that keeps it from reading flat. It works as a dominant base for dark mode UI, luxury branding, and editorial layouts where plain black feels too harsh. White text reaches about 20.2:1 contrast against it, so small body copy stays readable. Use the hex code #00022a when you want depth without pure black’s weight.
Questions about #00022a
What is #00022a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00022a is rgb(0, 2, 42), in HSL hsl(237, 100%, 8%) and in CMYK 100%, 95%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #00022a?
Warm accents flatter this near-black better than cool ones. Try burgundy, muted gold, or dusty rose for contrast that feels rich rather than stark. Avoid pairing it with mid-blues, which get swallowed by its undertone.
Is #00022a readable on white or black?
#00022a has a 20.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.