#00356F Hex Color
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Not a bright royal blue, #00356f is a deep navy with a dim, serious feel. The hex code works best as a dominant base in finance or government design, though large flat areas can turn muddy. White text over it reaches about 12.1:1 contrast, so small body copy passes WCAG AA. Muted gold pairs better than the usual gray.
Questions about #00356f
What is #00356f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00356f is rgb(0, 53, 111), in HSL hsl(211, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 100%, 52%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #00356f?
Muted gold, brass, and burgundy all bring out its depth, while crisp white gives the strongest text contrast. Skip pale pastels next to it, since they tend to look washed out.
Is #00356f readable on white or black?
#00356f has a 12.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.