#001EB5 Hex Color
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#001eb5 is a deep, highly saturated blue with a cool, commanding presence. Its strong chroma supports trust, authority, and security in finance, technology, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant color with white type or as a focused accent beside burgundy or warm gray. The hex code #001eb5 provides about 11.3:1 contrast with white.
Questions about #001eb5
What is #001eb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #001eb5 is rgb(0, 30, 181), in HSL hsl(230, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 100%, 83%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #001eb5?
#001eb5 pairs cleanly with white and warm gray for a restrained, professional palette, while burgundy adds a warmer counterpoint. Use the blue as a dominant field or focused accent, with lighter neutrals supporting clear text and generous visual space.
Why does #001eb5 feel cool and authoritative?
#001eb5 reads as a cool, commanding blue because its deep value and high saturation create strong visual weight, and it can signal trust, authority, security, and focus, making it well suited to technology, finance, government, and corporate interfaces.
Is #001eb5 readable on white or black?
#001eb5 has a 11.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.