#001A72 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated blue provides a solid, authoritative base for professional interfaces and corporate branding. Because of its intensity, #001a72 functions best as a dominant background color, though it can feel overwhelming in large blocks without proper spacing. It offers excellent contrast for white typography, ensuring high readability for body text. Pair this hex code with muted metallic greys to lean into a modern, technical aesthetic.
Questions about #001a72
What is #001a72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #001a72 is rgb(0, 26, 114), in HSL hsl(226, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 100%, 77%, 0%, 55%.
How should I use #001a72 in a UI design?
Use #001a72 as a high-contrast background or dominant branding element to project authority and stability. Because it is highly saturated and dark, always pair it with crisp white typography or muted metallic greys to maintain readability without overwhelming the user interface.
What colors work best with #001a72?
Is #001a72 readable on white or black?
#001a72 has a 15.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.