#001C3B Hex Color
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#001c3b is a very dark, muted blue with cool navy undertones and low saturation. Its heavy value creates a serious, controlled mood suited to security, finance, technology, and formal branding. Use the hex code as a dominant dark background with white type, which reaches about 17.1:1 contrast and supports readable small body text.
Questions about #001c3b
What is #001c3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #001c3b is rgb(0, 28, 59), in HSL hsl(212, 100%, 12%) and in CMYK 100%, 53%, 0%, 77%.
Does white text work well on #001c3b?
White text has about a 17.1:1 contrast ratio against #001c3b, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text and making this dark background suitable for readable interface copy at normal sizes.
What colors pair well with #001c3b in a formal palette?
Muted burgundy, cool gray, and warm off-white pair well with #001c3b, adding contrast without weakening its serious character. Use the navy as the dominant base, then reserve warmer tones for buttons, small accents, or key navigation states.
Is #001c3b readable on white or black?
#001c3b has a 17.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.