#002C72 Hex Color
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#002c72 is a dark, cool blue with low lightness and strong saturation, giving it a focused, serious presence. Its deep navy character suggests trust, authority, and security, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and corporate backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with white text; the hex code offers strong contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #002c72
What is #002c72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002c72 is rgb(0, 44, 114), in HSL hsl(217, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 100%, 61%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #002c72?
#002c72 pairs well with white, pale blue-gray, and warm burgundy, creating clear contrast while preserving its formal character across restrained interfaces, brand systems, and editorial layouts without making the palette feel stark.
Where does #002c72 work best in a design?
#002c72 works best as a dominant background or brand base in finance, security, government, healthcare, and corporate design, especially when paired with generous white space and white text that keeps its low-lightness surface legible.
Is #002c72 readable on white or black?
#002c72 has a 13.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.