#002661 Hex Color
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The hex code #002661 is a very dark, muted navy that sits close to black territory, with a cold and serious feel. That low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode and corporate layouts, though it can read muddy without brighter accents nearby. White text hits about 14.5:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. It looks richer against burgundy or antique gold than plain gray.
Questions about #002661
What is #002661 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002661 is rgb(0, 38, 97), in HSL hsl(216, 100%, 19%) and in CMYK 100%, 61%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #002661?
Warm accents like burgundy, antique gold, or cream give #002661 more life than safe gray pairings. A warm metallic or muted red keeps the navy from feeling flat in corporate and nautical designs.
Is #002661 readable on white or black?
#002661 has a 14.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.