#0004C1 Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #0004c1 is a deep blue with a faint cool violet cast. Its low lightness gives interfaces authority and focus, while its strong chroma prevents a gloomy, muted feel. Use the hex code as a dominant UI background or branding color with white text, which reaches about 11.7:1 contrast and supports accessible body copy.
Questions about #0004c1
What is #0004c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0004c1 is rgb(0, 4, 193), in HSL hsl(239, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 100%, 98%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #0004c1?
White creates the clearest contrast with #0004c1, while pale yellow offers an energetic complementary accent and cool light gray keeps layouts restrained. Use the vivid blue as a focal color and limit brighter accents to buttons or highlights.
What mood does #0004c1 create?
It conveys authority, focus, and energy rather than softness because its deep value and high saturation feel decisive, while the faint violet cast adds a cool, slightly futuristic edge. It works well for technology, finance, dashboards, and prominent calls to action.
Is #0004c1 readable on white or black?
#0004c1 has a 11.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.