#002664 Hex Color
Cold and professional near-black navy blue
This near-black navy is cold, serious, and deeply saturated. It works best as a dominant foundation for corporate or tech interfaces, providing a stable background for white text which maintains a high contrast ratio of 14.4:1. Because it is so dark, avoid using it as a secondary accent, as it can feel muddy next to other dark hues. The hex code for this color is #002664.
Questions about #002664
What is #002664 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002664 is rgb(0, 38, 100), in HSL hsl(217, 100%, 20%) and in CMYK 100%, 62%, 0%, 61%.
Why is #002664 effective for corporate interface design?
This shade works as a foundation because of its extreme depth, offering an exceptionally high contrast ratio of 14.4:1 when paired with white text. It provides a stable, serious backdrop that anchors professional layouts without overwhelming the user or distracting from critical information.
Can #002664 be used as an accent color in my palette?
Using #002664 as an accent is generally discouraged because its near-black saturation makes it appear muddy or indistinguishable against other dark colors. Instead, use this navy for primary backgrounds or text and balance it with brighter, cleaner tones like silver or slate.
Is #002664 readable on white or black?
#002664 has a 14.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.