#000F40 Hex Color
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Far from a friendly sky blue, the hex code #000f40 is a near-black navy with a cold, muted edge. That very low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark interfaces, formal branding, and nautical palettes. White text on it reaches about 18.4:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable. It looks richer against burgundy or brass than against plain gray. Skip it for tiny accents, where it reads as black.
Questions about #000f40
What is #000f40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000f40 is rgb(0, 15, 64), in HSL hsl(226, 100%, 13%) and in CMYK 100%, 77%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #000f40?
#000f40 pairs well with warm accents like burgundy, brass, or a soft cream, which keep the cold navy from feeling flat. Cool grays work too but blend into its muted, near-black tone.
Is #000f40 readable on white or black?
#000f40 has a 18.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.