#002D89 Hex Color
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#002d89 is a dark, saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its dense tone conveys authority and reliability, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 12.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #002d89 also suits security interfaces and nautical designs.
Questions about #002d89
What is #002d89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002d89 is rgb(0, 45, 137), in HSL hsl(220, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 67%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #002d89?
#002d89 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic scheme, and warm gold or coral accents that soften its cool, formal character. Keep accent colors lighter when using the blue as a dominant background.
Is #002d89 a warm or cool color?
#002d89 reads as a cool blue because its saturated base leans slightly toward violet rather than green. That cool undertone supports a controlled, dependable mood and works especially well in technology, finance, government, and security-focused interfaces.
Is #002d89 readable on white or black?
#002d89 has a 12.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.