#00205B Hex Color
An authoritative and deeply saturated navy blue
This dark, cool navy commands authority with its dense saturation and serious weight. Because it sits so far down the value scale, #00205b works best as a primary background for high-contrast, clean UI interfaces. It feels formal and precise, pairing well with copper accents rather than stark white to avoid looking clinical. The hex code for this authoritative blue is #00205b.
Questions about #00205b
What is #00205b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00205b is rgb(0, 32, 91), in HSL hsl(219, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 100%, 65%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #00205b?
#00205b functions best when paired with metallic accents or softened neutrals rather than stark, bright white. To maintain its sophisticated, authoritative tone, try using warm copper or muted gold for highlights, which prevents the dark navy from appearing clinical or overly cold in digital interfaces.
Is #00205b readable on white or black?
#00205b has a 15.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.