#001C4D Hex Color
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The hex code #001c4d is a very dark, muted blue with cool undertones and low brightness. Its gloomy, serious character suggests trust, authority, security, and control. Use it as a dominant background for finance, technology, government, or formal branding. White text reaches about 16.5:1 contrast, making this shade suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #001c4d
What is #001c4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #001c4d is rgb(0, 28, 77), in HSL hsl(218, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 100%, 64%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #001c4d?
For a formal palette, #001c4d pairs well with burgundy and muted brass; the warm accents break up its cool, shadowed base without weakening its serious character. Use them sparingly in buttons, rules, or small graphic details.
Where does #001c4d work best in design?
Use #001c4d as a dominant background for dark interfaces, finance tools, security products, and formal brand systems. Its low brightness creates strong light-text contrast, while lighter panels or restrained accents prevent large layouts from feeling overly gloomy.
Is #001c4d readable on white or black?
#001c4d has a 16.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.