#002A53 Hex Color
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#002a53 is a deep, dark blue with a restrained, slightly muted character. It feels serious and dependable, fitting finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use the hex code as a dominant background or dark-mode base. White text reaches about 14.4:1 contrast, while burgundy or muted copper adds a warmer accent.
Questions about #002a53
What is #002a53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002a53 is rgb(0, 42, 83), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 100%, 49%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #002a53?
#002a53 pairs well with white, soft gray, burgundy, and muted copper, using crisp neutrals for contrast and warmer accents to soften its cool, restrained depth in professional layouts and interfaces.
How does #002a53 perform with white text?
#002a53 provides strong contrast with white text, measuring about 14.4:1, so it is suitable for readable headings, body copy, and interface elements when the surrounding design maintains clear spacing and adequate text size.
Where does #002a53 work best?
#002a53 works especially well as a dominant background, navigation color, or dark-mode base for finance, security, government, and corporate interfaces because its low brightness feels stable and dependable without the starkness of pure black.
Is #002a53 readable on white or black?
#002a53 has a 14.42:1 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.