#002566 Hex Color
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#002566 is an extremely deep, dim navy with a cool temperature and serious presence. It provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds and corporate branding. Because of its dark intensity, use it sparingly as a dominant base or pair it with soft metallics to prevent the overall design from feeling too heavy or gloomy.
Questions about #002566
What is #002566 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002566 is rgb(0, 37, 102), in HSL hsl(218, 100%, 20%) and in CMYK 100%, 64%, 0%, 60%.
How should #002566 be used in web design?
This #002566 shade functions best as a professional background or header color due to its dark intensity. Because it is so deep, pair it with bright white text to ensure readability or use it as a striking accent against silver or light neutral elements.
Is #002566 considered a cool or warm blue?
The #002566 hex color is firmly cool, leaning toward a dim, industrial navy without any warm undertones. It creates a serious, reliable atmosphere that works well for corporate branding, but be careful not to overuse it in small spaces where it might feel heavy.
Is #002566 readable on white or black?
#002566 has a 14.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.