#002850 Hex Color
Authoritative midnight blue with professional depth
Dark, muted, and authoritative, #002850 serves as a professional anchor for corporate and security-focused branding. Because it is so dark, this shade works best as a primary background or a heavy graphic element. Pair it with soft cream or bright coral to break its inherent gloom. The hex code #002850 holds white text perfectly for high-contrast accessibility.
Questions about #002850
What is #002850 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002850 is rgb(0, 40, 80), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 100%, 50%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair best with #002850?
Soft creams and bright corals provide the best balance for #002850 by breaking up its heavy, serious tone. These lighter, warmer shades act as natural accents, creating high-contrast readability and visual interest against such a deep, muted background.
Is #002850 readable on white or black?
#002850 has a 14.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 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.