#000B72 Hex Color
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#000b72 is a very dark, highly saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet cast. Its low lightness creates a serious, controlled mood suited to security, finance, government, and corporate interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark base with white text or as a strong accent beside burgundy. The hex code #000b72 supports clear white body text at about 16.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #000b72
What is #000b72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000b72 is rgb(0, 11, 114), in HSL hsl(234, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 100%, 90%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #000b72?
#000b72 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, muted gray for restrained interfaces, and burgundy for a richer formal palette. Use pale blue or cool lavender sparingly when you need a softer supporting accent.
Does #000b72 read as warm or cool?
#000b72 reads distinctly cool because its blue hue and near-black lightness create a crisp, shadowed impression rather than warmth. Its strong saturation keeps it from looking gray, though small amounts can feel severe beside other dark colors.
Is #000b72 readable on white or black?
#000b72 has a 16.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.