#00265E Hex Color
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For a bank dashboard or a law firm site, this dark navy sets a serious tone fast. #00265e is a deep, dim blue with very little saturation, so it reads steady rather than flashy. It works best as a dominant base with white type on top, which hits about 14.6:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy or muted gold to keep large areas from feeling flat.
Questions about #00265e
What is #00265e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00265e is rgb(0, 38, 94), in HSL hsl(216, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 100%, 60%, 0%, 63%.
What text color works best on #00265e?
White text gives the clearest read, with about 14.6:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 needed for AA body text. Light gray works too, but save it for secondary labels.
What colors pair well with #00265e?
Muted gold and burgundy keep this navy from reading flat, while soft slate blue makes a calm monochromatic set. Skip bright cyans, they cheapen the mood.
Is #00265e readable on white or black?
#00265e has a 14.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.