#003486 Hex Color
Ink-dark navy with weight
Think of deep ocean water at dusk. #003486 is a dark navy with a cool, saturated cast, and it carries real authority. The hex code works best as a dominant base for finance or tech branding, and white text hits about 11.4:1 contrast on it. Pair it with burgundy for a richer corporate palette than plain gray. To tweak the shade, start with what colors make blue.
Questions about #003486
What is #003486 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003486 is rgb(0, 52, 134), in HSL hsl(217, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 100%, 61%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #003486?
Burgundy, warm ochre, and soft cream all flatter this navy better than the usual gray. Burgundy deepens its corporate feel, while cream keeps layouts from reading cold. Save bright accents for small doses only.
Is #003486 readable on white or black?
#003486 has a 11.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.