#003049 Hex Color
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A dark and unsaturated blue, #003049 carries a serious weight that grounds corporate and professional designs. This muted tone provides excellent contrast against white text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds and dark mode layouts. Because of its density, it serves best as a dominant base color rather than an accent, providing a sturdy, authoritative anchor for serious branding projects.
Questions about #003049
What is #003049 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003049 is rgb(0, 48, 73), in HSL hsl(201, 100%, 14%) and in CMYK 100%, 34%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #003049?
This deep navy thrives when paired with high-contrast, lighter neutrals like cream or warm grey to maintain readability. For a bold, professional accent, introduce muted gold or soft coral to balance the density of the blue without overwhelming your layout.
Is #003049 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #003049 provides excellent contrast against pure white backgrounds, making it a superior choice for professional typography. Its saturated darkness ensures text remains legible and sharp, providing a cleaner, less harsh alternative to standard black text in modern interface designs.
Is #003049 readable on white or black?
#003049 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.