#000247 Hex Color
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#000247 is an incredibly dark, ink-like navy that sits on the edge of black. Because of its extreme depth, this hue works best as a background color for minimalist interfaces, as it provides a stable, serious base for white typography. Its high contrast ratio ensures excellent readability for body text. Pair this shade with muted gold or cream to soften its cold, professional edges.
Questions about #000247
What is #000247 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000247 is rgb(0, 2, 71), in HSL hsl(238, 100%, 14%) and in CMYK 100%, 97%, 0%, 72%.
Why use #000247 instead of pure black?
#000247 feels less harsh than standard black while still maintaining intense depth for modern web design. Its blue undertones soften the overall look, making it a sophisticated choice for backgrounds where pure black might feel too aggressive or flat.
What colors work well with #000247?
Pair #000247 with muted gold or soft cream to balance its cold, professional edges. These warmer accents prevent the deep navy from feeling too sterile and create a refined, high-contrast visual hierarchy that improves readability and user focus.
Is #000247 readable on white or black?
#000247 has a 19.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.