#002E5D Hex Color
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This deep, dark blue carries a serious and authoritative weight. It works best as a primary background color for finance or corporate branding where stability is the goal. Because it is so dark, white text offers excellent legibility against its surface. The hex code for this shade is #002e5d, which pairs well with metallic accents like gold or silver to add a touch of formality.
Questions about #002e5d
What is #002e5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002e5d is rgb(0, 46, 93), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 100%, 51%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #002e5d?
This deep blue works best when paired with metallic accents like gold or silver to add a sense of formality. You can also use soft, neutral creams or light greys to ensure the depth of #002e5d remains the primary focus.
Is #002e5d a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
#002e5d acts as an excellent background choice because it provides significant contrast for white or light-colored text. Its dark, serious nature ensures that content remains readable and professional, which is essential for corporate and financial web applications.
Is #002e5d readable on white or black?
#002e5d has a 13.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.