#001830 Hex Color
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#001830 is a very dark, cool blue with muted navy undertones and a slightly ashy finish. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, secure, professional feel, making it effective as a dominant background for finance, technology, or government designs. The hex code #001830 supports clear white text with about 17.9:1 contrast and pairs well with burgundy accents.
Questions about #001830
What is #001830 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #001830 is rgb(0, 24, 48), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 9%) and in CMYK 100%, 50%, 0%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #001830?
Burgundy, warm metallic accents, and cool light neutrals pair well with #001830, adding warmth or readable contrast while preserving its serious navy character; use brighter tones sparingly for buttons, links, or small highlights.
Where does #001830 work best in a design?
#001830 works best as a dominant background or header color in finance, technology, government, and security-focused interfaces, where its very dark blue tone creates a stable, formal mood and makes light foreground elements stand out clearly.
Is #001830 readable on white or black?
#001830 has a 17.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.