#002F4F Hex Color
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The hex code #002f4f is a very dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly green undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, dependable mood suited to finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant UI or background color with white text, which reaches about 13.8:1 contrast. Burgundy or warm copper add useful contrast without weakening its formal character.
Questions about #002f4f
What is #002f4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002f4f is rgb(0, 47, 79), in HSL hsl(204, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 100%, 41%, 0%, 69%.
How does #002f4f read, warm or cool?
#002f4f reads as a cool, very dark blue because its slight green undertone reinforces the blue base while its low lightness adds a restrained, formal feel. It works well when you want a dependable, serious visual foundation.
What colors pair well with #002f4f in a palette?
Is #002f4f readable on white or black?
#002f4f has a 13.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.