#00243C Hex Color
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Not black and not a bright blue, this dark navy carries a dusty, muted cast. #00243c works best as a dominant base for corporate, nautical, or finance layouts, where its low saturation reads serious instead of playful. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 15.9:1 contrast, and it flatters burgundy or muted gold more than the usual camel. The hex code for dark navy is #00243c.
Questions about #00243c
What is #00243c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00243c is rgb(0, 36, 60), in HSL hsl(204, 100%, 12%) and in CMYK 100%, 40%, 0%, 76%.
What text color works best on #00243c?
White text is the strongest choice, reaching about 15.9:1 contrast on #00243c. That clears WCAG AA for small body text with plenty of room to spare.
What colors pair well with #00243c?
Burgundy and muted gold bring out the richness in #00243c, while plain camel tends to dull it. For text and icons, stick with white or a light warm gray.
Is #00243c readable on white or black?
#00243c has a 15.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.