#002F87 Hex Color
A bold, authoritative blue for professional branding
This deep, authoritative blue projects stability and professional strength. Because of its intense saturation, #002f87 works best as a primary branding element or a grounding background in tech and corporate interfaces. It pairs effectively with crisp white text, providing high contrast and readability. Avoid using it in large, heavy blocks, as its weight can feel oppressive in overly gloomy design layouts.
Questions about #002f87
What is #002f87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002f87 is rgb(0, 47, 135), in HSL hsl(219, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 100%, 65%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #002f87 for a balanced palette?
Because #002f87 is a highly saturated, deep blue, it pairs best with lighter, neutral tones to maintain balance. Use soft cool gray or crisp white to prevent the design from feeling too heavy or oppressive in large, dense applications.
Is #002f87 suitable for text-heavy interface designs?
Yes, #002f87 offers high contrast and professional clarity, making it a strong choice for primary branding elements or headers. However, because of its weight, avoid using it for large blocks of paragraph text where it might cause eye fatigue.
Is #002f87 readable on white or black?
#002f87 has a 11.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.