#002B8C Hex Color
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#002b8c is a dark, saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, controlled feel suited to finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about a 12.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #002b8c also supports formal accents and strong typography.
Questions about #002b8c
What is #002b8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002b8c is rgb(0, 43, 140), in HSL hsl(222, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 69%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #002b8c?
It pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and gold accents, creating crisp contrast while preserving its formal, cool character; lighter neutrals work especially well for text, borders, and spacious backgrounds.
Is #002b8c a warm or cool color?
#002b8c reads as a cool, serious blue because its saturated base leans slightly violet; it suggests trust, control, and technical precision in interfaces and formal branding rather than warmth or playfulness.
Is #002b8c readable on white or black?
#002b8c has a 12.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.