#00357A Hex Color
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#00357a is a dark, cool blue with high saturation and a serious, authoritative character. Its deep tone supports trust and stability in finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which provides about 11.7:1 contrast for readable body copy. The hex code for this color is #00357a.
Questions about #00357a
What is #00357a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00357a is rgb(0, 53, 122), in HSL hsl(214, 100%, 24%) and in CMYK 100%, 57%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #00357a?
#00357a pairs well with white and pale cool neutrals for crisp contrast, while lighter blues create a restrained monochromatic palette and warm accents can add energy without weakening its serious feel.
Is #00357a warm or cool?
#00357a reads as a cool blue because its hue sits firmly in the blue range and its deep, saturated appearance reinforces that impression. It conveys stability and authority, making it useful for finance, security, government, and corporate visual systems.
Is #00357a readable on white or black?
#00357a has a 11.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.