#001A6B Hex Color
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This deeply saturated blue acts as a strong anchor for corporate or security-focused designs. Because #001a6b is quite dark, it provides excellent contrast for white text, which remains highly readable against this shade. It functions well as a dominant base color for tech or legal interfaces, though it feels most sophisticated when paired with soft metallics or a muted gold rather than bright white.
Questions about #001a6b
What is #001a6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #001a6b is rgb(0, 26, 107), in HSL hsl(225, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 100%, 76%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #001a6b for a balanced design?
#001a6b feels most sophisticated when paired with soft metallics, muted gold, or a clean cream rather than harsh bright white. This dark blue acts as a strong anchor, so using lighter neutral tones helps maintain high readability for text and interface elements.
Is #001a6b suitable for text-heavy interface designs?
Yes, #001a6b provides excellent contrast against white or off-white text, making it highly readable for professional or legal web interfaces. It functions effectively as a dominant background color that feels secure and established without being as stark as pure black.
Is #001a6b readable on white or black?
#001a6b has a 15.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.