#003496 Hex Color
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Reach for #003496 when a design needs authority: banking dashboards, government portals, uniforms. This dark navy keeps enough saturation to stay vivid instead of muddy, and its depth reads formal and steady. White text passes AA on it easily at about 10.9:1 contrast, so it works well as a dominant base. It looks richer beside burgundy or warm gold than beside plain gray.
Questions about #003496
What is #003496 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003496 is rgb(0, 52, 150), in HSL hsl(219, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 65%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #003496?
#003496 looks richest next to warm, muted tones like burgundy, mustard, or terracotta. Cool grays and pale blues also work, though they can flatten its depth.
Is #003496 readable on white or black?
#003496 has a 10.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.