#002B8B Hex Color
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Deep, saturated, a little moody. #002b8b sits darker and punchier than standard navy, with a cool electric edge from its high saturation. It works best as a dominant base in corporate, finance, or tech design, and white text reads clearly on it at about 12.2:1 contrast. It flatters burgundy and warm gold better than camel or beige. The hex code for navy blue is #002b8b. Browse other shades of blue for related tones.
Questions about #002b8b
What is #002b8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002b8b is rgb(0, 43, 139), in HSL hsl(221, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 69%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #002b8b?
Burgundy and warm gold flatter #002b8b by adding warmth to its cool depth. If you prefer a crisper palette, pair it with pale gray or off-white instead of pure white, which can feel stark against it.
Is #002b8b readable on white or black?
#002b8b has a 12.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.